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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....
I have a 20 year old motorbike, which I have been using as a daily commuter for the past 5/6 years. It is now tired beyond use and I intend to dismantle it and sell for parts. I'm happy with the work as...
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? 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 Can I drive with my old out of date licence...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 must the photograph on the 70+ DVLA driving licence be renewed? Thank you and kind regards.
The DVLA has kept my biometric residence permit (BRP) with them since 25 May! I am an ER doctor and I need my BRP urgently for my Visa application or else I will lose my job! I have sent them repeated...
It's impossible to contact DVLA for advice. Please can you help? My mum died in May and, as her executor, I sent off (by post, as required by DVLA) the relevant part of the V5C, with a request to SORN...
I have been reading about the numerous complaints regarding DVLA not returning documents and think this is a disgrace and should be investigated somehow. I have no idea who the governing body is with issues...
My lease car agreement expires early next year and the car carries my private registration plate. Given the current backlog at DVLA, when would you suggest that I contact the lease company to transfer...
I own a European driving license. I sent it and my passport as a proof of ID to DVLA two months ago in order to exchange my European driving license to a UK driving licence. It was supposed to take about...