Paper Licences To Be Phased Out

After the abolition of the tax disc on 1st October 2014, it appears that there is another DVLA change on the horizon.

From January 2015, the paper part of the driving licence will officially disappear as the DVLA continues to transfer motorists’ records online. Last October, the Department for Transport launched a review into the DVLA’s services. Following this, roads minister Stephen Hammond concluded that, amongst other reforms, the paper counterpart was to be removed.

For those who only have the paper counterpart, approximately 46 million motorists, no action is required. The paper licence will continue to be valid until it need to be updated with a change of details. When it is renewed, these motorists will be issued with only a photocard.

Those with a photo card should continue using it, remembering to renew it when necessary.

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