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   What do paper licence holders need to know about the changes?

   • However, there are some things paper licence holders will need to know about, including the way their licence information will be viewed in the future. The changes that come into effect on 8 June 2015 are for existing photocard driving licence holders in England, Scotland and Wales only (Northern Ireland drivers are unaffected).

   Advice for motorists with paper driving licences: how they'll be

   insidedvla.blog.gov.uk/2015/03/24/advice-for-motorists-with-paper-driving-licences-how-theyll-be-affected-when-the-counterparts-abolished/

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   What happens if a driver has a paper licence?

   • However, the paper licence will no longer have the offence details written or printed on it, so it will no longer provide an accurate account of any driving endorsements they may have. Regardless of the type of licence drivers hold, they now have access to digital services which provide the latest driving licence information held on DVLA’s records.

   Advice for motorists with paper driving licences: how they'll be

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   What is a paper driving licence?

   • A paper driving licence refers to the old style of UK driving licence that was issued as a document that drivers needed to carry with them. These licences were issued before July 1998, and unlike the current photocard format, they do not include an image of the licence holder.

   Are old paper driving licences still valid? | RAC Drive

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   What happened to the UK paper driving licence?

   • The UK paper counterpart driving licence has been axed in favour of the DVLA's new MyLicence online system.

   UK paper driving licence axed: what it means for you

   www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/89859/uk-paper-driving-licence-axed-what-it-means-for-you

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   Can you replace a paper driving licence with a photocard licence?

   • It’s never been mandatory for drivers to replace their traditional style paper driving licence with the photocard licence, and this will remain unchanged. However, there are some things paper licence holders will need to know about, including the way their licence information will be viewed in the future.

   Advice for motorists with paper driving licences: how they'll be

   insidedvla.blog.gov.uk/2015/03/24/advice-for-motorists-with-paper-driving-licences-how-theyll-be-affected-when-the-counterparts-abolished/

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   What information does a paper licence contain?

   • Paper licences only contain personal information like name, address, and driving entitlements. The paper licence also detailed what categories of vehicles the driver is qualified to operate, as well as any penalty points they may have.

   Are old paper driving licences still valid? | RAC Drive

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2. www.gov.uk › government › newsDriving licence counterpart abolished: changes you need to know

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   Jul 18, 2014 · The paper counterpart to a driving licence has had no legal status since 8 June 2015. You should destroy yours if you have one, but keep your photocard driving licence. If you have a paper...

   • Author: Driver And Vehicle Licensing Agency

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   Mar 24, 2015 · Regardless of the type of licence drivers hold, they now have access to digital services which provide the latest driving licence information held on DVLA’s records. If someone drives for a...

4. www.rac.co.uk › drive › adviceAre old paper driving licences still valid? | RAC Drive

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   Oct 15, 2024 · However, if drivers still have a paper licence and it gets lost, damaged, or they need to update any details, it will need to be replaced with the modern photocard version. Alternatively, they can be voluntarily swapped through the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

5. www.autoexpress.co.uk › car-news › 89859UK paper driving licence axed: what it means for you

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   Jul 10, 2015 · The paper driving licence will no longer be issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), so when you renew or change anything on your licence – such as your address - from now...

6. www.telegraph.co.uk › finance › personalfinanceDriving licence changes: what do paper licence holders need ...

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   Mar 23, 2015 · The DVLA says that from June 8, drivers with a photocard driving licence should destroy their paper counterpart and only keep the photocard, remembering to renew it when necessary...

   • Author: Sophie Christie

7. www.honestjohn.co.uk › news › legal-motoring-adviceUK driving licence changes: everything you need to know

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   Jun 8, 2015 · From the 8 June, the paper counterpart of the UK driving licence will be abolished as part of a Government move to cut red tape and save drivers money. In 2014, the DVLA replaced around 500,000 paper counterparts and charged drivers £20 for the privilege.

8. www.gov.uk › browse › drivingDriving licences - GOV.UK

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   Renew your driving licence if you're 70 or over. Renew your short-term medical driving licence. Exchange your paper driving licence for a photocard licence. Reapply for a driving licence...