The DVLA has issued a public warning over a requirement for drivers over 70. The DVLA has taken to X, formerly Twitter, to warn road users who were born after 1956, including those who live in Birmingham.
Warning state pensioners and drivers over 70, the DVLA said: “You need to renew your licence when you turn 70. Do it online now – it’s easy, quick and secure.”
Once you reach 70, you must renew your driving licence every 3 years. If you’re 70 or over, or will be 70 in the next 3 months, you can easily renew your licence online.
One motorist said: “Renewed my licence, 70+ in September 2020. It was so simple and quick. Recommend anyone to use the GOV.UK website to renew.”
“I applied online, everything worked like clock-work; extremely easy procedure,” a second wrote. A third told the DVLA: “The system was easy and friendly to use when I renewed at 73 years old.”
“No complications in completing the application, and the new licence arrived within a few days,” another motorist commented after using the DVLA service.
To renew online, you need an email address, a valid UK passport (if you want to change the licence photo) and to be a resident of Great Britain – there’s a different service in Northern Ireland.
To renew, you'll need addresses of where you’ve lived over the last 3 years, your National Insurance number (if you know it) and to not be disqualified from driving.
Once you’ve completed your application, you will receive an email to confirm it has been submitted. Make a note of your application reference number, which you can use to track the progress of your application online.
You may be able to continue driving while we process your application if you meet certain criteria.
