| Type of licence | Fee |
|---|
First provisional - car, motorcycle, moped |
£50 |
First full GB licence in exchange for a full European Community/European Economic Area or other designated foreign licence |
£50 |
Replacing a driving licenceThis will cost £20. You must replace your licence if it’s been lost, stolen, defaced or destroyed.
There’s no charge for this service. If you’re a photocard licence holder and want to change your photo at the same time, your licence will be renewed, with a £20 fee.
Renewing a driving licence
Photocard licences are only valid for up to 10 years, although you’re normally entitled to drive until your 70th birthday. You must renew your photo every 10 years - you’ll receive a reminder to do this before your current licence ends.
| Reason for renewal | Fee |
|---|
From age 70 |
Free |
For medical reasons |
Free |
Bus or lorry drivers |
Free |
After disqualification |
£65 |
If disqualified for some drink-driving offences where the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) needs to arrange medical enquiries |
£90 |
After revocation (under the New Drivers Act) |
£50 |
Renewing an expired driving licence |
£20 |
Exchanging a driving licence
| Reason for exchange | Fee |
|---|
Add entitlement to full or provisional licence |
Free |
Photocard to photocard - including removing expired endorsements |
£20 |
Paper licence to photocard - including removing expired endorsements |
£20 |
Full Northern Ireland licence to a GB licence |
Free |
Full European Community, European Economic Area or other designated foreign licence, if a previous GB licence held |
Free |
Northern Ireland licence with a GB test pass |
Free |
