Would the DVLA check if you had really moved house?
i.e i was to “temporially” move into my sister house for a month then move back? 
as my driving licence
(paper part) is in a shabby state also i have some old points needing removed
andy187:
i.e i was to “temporially” move into my sister house for a month then move back?
Hi andy187, I’ve heard of people doing that for the very reason you gave.
I’ve no idea whether DVLA make any enquiries though, 
do you feel lucky? 
dieseldave:
2013 for me cos I’m not as OLD as you 
…strolls away, whistling…
ROG:
dieseldave:
2013 for me cos I’m not as OLD as you
…strolls away, whistling…
Sorry ROG, you don’t win a prize. 
IMHO, there are two possible reasons for your renewal not being due until 2013…
#1. that you dodged the photocard for longer than me.
#2. you were uncontactable whilst hiding from Coffeeholic.
I reckon it’s reason #1, cos I’m a tight git too and it takes one to know one.
I waited until I moved house before I traded my sellotaped together / been through the wash / falling apart / paper effort in
dieseldave:
ROG:
dieseldave:
2013 for me cos I’m not as OLD as you
…strolls away, whistling…
Sorry ROG, you don’t win a prize.
IMHO, there are two possible reasons for your renewal not being due until 2013…
#1. that you dodged the photocard for longer than me.
#2. you were uncontactable whilst hiding from Coffeeholic.
Had to change to photocard when I had medical at 45 
i sent my licence off this week for change of address but they sent it back in an envelope with the old details still on but to my new address with a shiny new form asking for £17.50 theres no way around it
kemaro:
i sent my licence off this week for change of address but they sent it back in an envelope with the old details still on but to my new address with a shiny new form asking for £17.50 theres no way around it
Hi kemaro, Say “cheese” and smile for the camera.
Then write 'em a cheque.
It does depend on how old the photo they have on record is though…
the photo on my card was me 10 year ago it dont look like me at all i was happy then plus i had hair
ROG:
dieseldave:
2013 for me cos I’m not as OLD as you
…strolls away, whistling…
Hang on, Im only 26 and mine needs renewing in 2010 
kemaro:
i sent my licence off this week for change of address but they sent it back in an envelope with the old details still on but to my new address with a shiny new form asking for £17.50 theres no way around it
I sent mine off (well the ex did) and they changed my address for free…
A week later, the fiancee dumped me, so I suppose at some point Id better change my address again…
Do you have to have a photograph on your driving licence now? 
ROG:
dieseldave:
ROG:
dieseldave:
2013 for me cos I’m not as OLD as you
…strolls away, whistling…
Sorry ROG, you don’t win a prize.
IMHO, there are two possible reasons for your renewal not being due until 2013…
#1. that you dodged the photocard for longer than me.
#2. you were uncontactable whilst hiding from Coffeeholic.
Had to change to photocard when I had medical at 45
Thanks Rog. You’ve just answered my quetion, looks like it’ll be a photocard for me soon
Mind you, it’ll get rid of a few of those embarassing lines of writing on my paper one 
do i have to get dressed up for it!!! hi dave. long time no talk
I got mine when I passed my PSV in 1998.
Sent my cash and photo off the other day
andy187:
Would the DVLA check if you had really moved house?i.e i was to “temporially” move into my sister house for a month then move back?
as my driving licence
(paper part) is in a shabby state also i have some old points needing removed
I moved house about 5 years ago and had some spent points to come off my licence. I indicated this on the same form i used to change the adress on my licence only to get a new one back a week later with the points still on there 
. When i spoke to the dvla i was told i would have to part with some of my hard earned , £19.00 i think ! I think i’m in the wrong business!!
Unfortunately we have a government that likes to stealth tax us on everything and drivers are a prime target. You can bet that before long the price will go up to change the picture on your license, its all just another way of taking our hard earned money.
i got the reminder through but i’ve lost the licence. will i get charged extra on top of the £20 for my updated licence?
Just changed my address on line on Sunday got new licenec through this week … as here for me coming home on Friday … ah no points on it now either 
My photo’s due to be changed too (end of March), but I’m out of work / agency worker.
Is there any way to get round it, I need to be earning, also looking for a ‘proper job’ and need to provide licence for obvious reasons.
Bloody gvt, they’re fools, ■■■■ everything up, tax us to hell, then give all of OUR hard earned away in aid / benefits / expenses