The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has granted a seven-month extension to those whose photocard has reached its ten-year expiry date between 1 February 2020 and 31 August 2020.
Drivers do not need to take any action as the extension will be automatic and they will be sent a renewal reminder before their seven-month extension ends.
If a driver has already applied online to renew their photocard, this will be processed as normal. If they have already sent a paper application to renew their photocard there will be delays in processing, but the extension will apply in the meantime.
This extension applies to the photocard renewal date. It does not apply where a driver’s entitlement to drive is due to expire. If they wish to continue to hold a valid licence - they need to renew this in the normal way.
