Hi folks my 10 year old licence needs renewed for end of September and it is saying on DVLA site i can’t renew online because of my CE entitlement.
Im at a loss can anyone help with what i need to do because if im reading up correctly it’s also saying i need to get my GP to sign certain forms i should make it clear my CE entitlement is valid until july 2027.
It sounds like it’s just your licence photo that needs renewing, you won’t need a HGV medical form D4 until you renew your HGV entitlement in 2027.
I think you need form D1 which you can get at a post office but my suggestion would be to phone the DVLA and ask what you need to do.
DVLA Driving Licence Enquiries
Telephone: 0300 790 6801
Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm
Saturdays, 8am to 2pm
I should probably have added this information.
Yes its a 10 year renewal of photograph but i turn 50 in November so it looks like i need a medical also when im renewing it.
I assume you passed a HGV medical when you reached 45, as from the age of 45 the medical is valid for 5 years it will now be time for another medical, for this you will need a medical examination report form D4.
I thought the medical and licence expiry would be the same but from what you’ve said I could be wrong.
This idea of having to renew a HGV medical every 5 years wasn’t thought of when I was driving so perhaps someone who has done this will be better able to give advice.
Im thinking i send D2 form to renew photograph card that expires end of September then separately have to send in forms for medical etc before i turn 50 end of November.
Would another card be sent out to me after medical im getting conflicted details when phoning DVLA.
The plot thickings I contacted DVLA once again and yes they confirmed my photo license needs replaced they also said I DO NOT need to sit a medical before turning 50 in November because my CE entitlement runs to July 2027.
When i queried surely i need to sit a medical when turning 50 the lady was adamant no your valid until July 27 which it ssys on card and the medical is every 5 years it’s not 45/50/55 etc.
Yep , my C+E ran out it’s 5 years in May I had to do a medical but my 50th is next July
It’s now a medical every 5 years after 45 but may not be 50/55 etc
Think if you passed your test after age 45 it’s every 5 years from when you passed.
So say you passed your hgv test aged 47. Obviously you would have a medical to obtain your licence.
You then have a medical every 5 years so 52 years old 57 etc
As obviously you didn’t have a licence when you was 45 so starts 5 years from date you passed test after age of 45