If the holder of a non-UK EU licence renews it in the UK, it will be effectively exchanged for a UK licence. A D4 medical report form must accompany the exchange application for all applicants age 45 and over.Īs of January 2013, EU licence holders can only renew their driving licence in their country of residence. Holders of an EU-issued licence do not have to apply for an equivalent GB licence until five years after becoming resident, unless they reach the age of 45 before the five year period, or reach age 65 within one year of residency. The original licence is sent back to the foreign issuing authorities. The new GB driving licence is usually returned within three weeks. A current driving licence, which will be returned to the issuing licencing authorityĪdditional documents may be required, depending on the issuing country of the applicant's existing licence.Īll documents and the D1 form must then be sent to the following address:.A fee paid by cheque or postal order, made payable to DLVA Swansea.An original passport, travel document or national identity card.The following documents are also required: Order a licence application form to be sent to you by post.

Check entitlement for licence exchange on Gov.UK.D1 forms are available at most Post Offices, or can be ordered via the GOV.UK website. To make the exchange for a GB licence, complete a D1 form. Licences which qualify for exchange can be easily exchanged by post for a small fee. How to exchange an overseas driving licence for a UK one, whether from a country with a third-party agreement or the EU/EEA.

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