dvla-sending off

marc_yorks · Crazy Courier Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Karma :

and applying for my first photo liscense and to update my car to motorcycle,anyone had probs because i have to send off my old paper and my passport,is this safe?

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

If your that worried send it recorded delivery, and or just keep a copy of your driving license number.

I personally had no problem when I had mine changed for a change of address.
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marc_yorks · Crazy Courier Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Karma :

Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

Can you use the post office check & send service?

Failing that use Recorded delivery.

Key67 · Nova Slayer Joined: 11 May 2004 Karma :

Hi again marc_yorks.

I used the Post Office check and send service. You don't have to worry about sending any ID to the DVLA. The Post Office staff verify it and give you it back. They check the form and also take care of the postage for you - they send it in a special bag to DVLA. You also get a receipt for all of the forms, old licence etc.

For four quid you can't go wrong! You shouldn't have to pay for adding a new class to your licence either. My shiny new licence was back in no time too!!
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marc_yorks · Crazy Courier Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Karma :

thanks for that,i thought i had to pay for your first photo card ?
i only have a paper one

Key67 · Nova Slayer Joined: 11 May 2004 Karma :

No mate - it's free when you add a category to your licence. I had a paper licence too but it didn't cost a bent meg to get the photocard one! (Only the 4 quid Post Office fee).

When I wanted to add the category to my licence, I was well confused about what to fill in on the form.

I gave the DVLA a call and a nice lady helped me through it and confirmed the no fee too. I still didn't like the idea of sending my passport in though, so still went for the PO option anyway!
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marc_yorks · Crazy Courier Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Karma :

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

It's not always free, depends when you got your provisional.

I have a form around here explaining it, I'll dig it up, photograph it and post it.

Edit: Ta da!
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marc_yorks · Crazy Courier Joined: 13 Mar 2004 Karma :

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

You already own a full licence don't you? (car)

If you already own a full licence it's free, as it states. If all you have is a provisional from 1993, then it's not free.
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