Switching Canadian driving licence back to UK
Aug 21st 2015, 8:53 am
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Switching Canadian driving licence back to UK
Hi expats!
I've been back in the UK for almost 12 months, which means it's time for me to switch my Canadian driving licence back to a UK one.
I've been reading up on the gov.uk info (https://www.gov.uk/exchange-foreign-driving-licence) but unfortunately there's no info for UK citizens who passed their test in the UK, then switched their licence in a foreign country, and then need to switch back. It doesn't even list the UK as an option in the section for which country you passed your test in.
As I passed my test here I should just be able to exchange it back for a full licence (Canadian drivers who took their test in Canada can typically only get a licence that covers them for automatic vehicles).
Has anyone been through this process or can point me in the right direction?
Thanks a mil!
Hope
I've been back in the UK for almost 12 months, which means it's time for me to switch my Canadian driving licence back to a UK one.
I've been reading up on the gov.uk info (https://www.gov.uk/exchange-foreign-driving-licence) but unfortunately there's no info for UK citizens who passed their test in the UK, then switched their licence in a foreign country, and then need to switch back. It doesn't even list the UK as an option in the section for which country you passed your test in.
As I passed my test here I should just be able to exchange it back for a full licence (Canadian drivers who took their test in Canada can typically only get a licence that covers them for automatic vehicles).
Has anyone been through this process or can point me in the right direction?
Thanks a mil!
Hope
Aug 21st 2015, 10:42 am
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Re: Switching Canadian driving licence back to UK
Hi expats!
I've been back in the UK for almost 12 months, which means it's time for me to switch my Canadian driving licence back to a UK one.
I've been reading up on the gov.uk info (https://www.gov.uk/exchange-foreign-driving-licence) but unfortunately there's no info for UK citizens who passed their test in the UK, then switched their licence in a foreign country, and then need to switch back. It doesn't even list the UK as an option in the section for which country you passed your test in.
As I passed my test here I should just be able to exchange it back for a full licence (Canadian drivers who took their test in Canada can typically only get a licence that covers them for automatic vehicles).
Has anyone been through this process or can point me in the right direction?
Thanks a mil!
Hope
I've been back in the UK for almost 12 months, which means it's time for me to switch my Canadian driving licence back to a UK one.
I've been reading up on the gov.uk info (https://www.gov.uk/exchange-foreign-driving-licence) but unfortunately there's no info for UK citizens who passed their test in the UK, then switched their licence in a foreign country, and then need to switch back. It doesn't even list the UK as an option in the section for which country you passed your test in.
As I passed my test here I should just be able to exchange it back for a full licence (Canadian drivers who took their test in Canada can typically only get a licence that covers them for automatic vehicles).
Has anyone been through this process or can point me in the right direction?
Thanks a mil!
Hope
I did this a few months ago. I sent them the change of address form, a passport photo, and some other form of ID or address verification (sorry cannot remember the ID requirements.)
Aug 21st 2015, 2:21 pm
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Re: Switching Canadian driving licence back to UK
Been there, done it. There is in fact a question on the form that enables you to give details of your previous UK licence and the DVSA are uncannily good at tracing them. You'll get your old licence back with no restrictions.
Aug 21st 2015, 2:21 pm
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Re: Switching Canadian driving licence back to UK
Do you still have your British driving licence, or a record of your drivers number? If so, simply fill in the form with the DVLA to update your address and get a new photocard. That is, update from your last UK adress to your current UK address. I don't think the DVLA want to know about your Canadian licence!
I did this a few months ago. I sent them the change of address form, a passport photo, and some other form of ID or address verification (sorry cannot remember the ID requirements.)
I did this a few months ago. I sent them the change of address form, a passport photo, and some other form of ID or address verification (sorry cannot remember the ID requirements.)
Aug 21st 2015, 2:27 pm
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Re: Switching Canadian driving licence back to UK
The form is form D1. You can order it on the DVLA site. The site says that you have to prove that you passed a manual test. In practice that just means telling them you had a UK licence before and the question is on the form for you to answer.
Aug 21st 2015, 11:35 pm
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Re: Switching Canadian driving licence back to UK
Ohhhh perfect - thanks so much everyone! I still have a copy of my paper counterpart so I can definitely track down the original licence number. Really appreciate the advice!
Aug 22nd 2015, 1:18 pm
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Re: Switching Canadian driving licence back to UK
Complete Form D1 with your previous GB driving licence number and include your paper counterpart and Canadian licence. The DVLA will retain your counterpart and Canadian licence but issue you with a new GB driving licence photocard based on your previous UK test pass results. You can check your licence details here: https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence
