My licence expires soon. Will it be automatically renewed due to Covid?

I will be 70 on October 8th and will need to renew my licence. I have been told that the licence renewal time has been extended because of Covid (as was the case with MOTs ). Is this correct?

I tried to reapply for my over-70s licence, but apparently I don't need to. What's correct?

I always thought that I needed to reapply for a new driving licence at age 70. I have just attempted to do this, as I reach that age in early July. However, I received a message saying my licence was valid...

Can I drive if DVLA have my licence?

I have just read your article about being able to drive whilst DVLA have my licence application. This completely contradicts what they told me. They had no trace of my application and said I couldn't drive....

Do I need to change my paper driving licence for a photocard?

My wife will be 67 next January. She has an old paper license in immaculate condition. Does she need to change to a new photocard license before she is 70?

Has an extension been granted for driving licence renewal?

Has an extension been granted for driving licence renewal? I missed my renewal date by a fortnight but have now made an online renewal and received a confirmation. Can I drive with my old out of date licence...

How often does the photo on the 70+ driving licence need changed?

How often must the photograph on the 70+ DVLA driving licence be renewed? Thank you and kind regards.

Do I have to renew at 70 even if I just renewed my licence?

My current driving licence is due for renewal in December 2020. When I renew it then I will be 68. I reach my 70th birthday in February 2022, just 14 months later. Will I still have to renew it again then?...

My renewed licence was processed but didn't reach me. Is my old one still valid?

My licence was renewed and issued, sent to my home address, sent on from there to my work address and then returned to DVLA. I've written to DVLA as my old licence expires in August 2020, but not sure...

Can I drive if the DVLA has my licence?

I applied to the DVLA for my first full driving licence - which must be done within two years of passing your test. My two year expiry date is 17 July 2020. The Post Office Track and Trace shows the DVLA...

I need to renew my licence. Is the DVLA delay major?

I need to renew my over 70s driving licence. On 21 August, I will be 85. Is it better to apply now, or wait until nearer the time of expiry? I'm reading all sorts of conflicting comments about the current...