fatcat65

Hi all,

How much does it cost to get your UK driving license back and what form do I need? Looked on the gov website but its not clear how much just says a D1 form which says its for new licenses...so i'm very confused! Also can you apply on line?
Thanks all
ps. All these little things are a pain to sort out....getting a bank account with no fixed address is the worst but don't get me started on that one!!

roaringmouse

Easy to find fees for driving licence.

Posidrive

I had a UK photocard license before left and when I came back it was free of charge to exchange the Canadian license back for my UK one.

May be a good idea to give DVLA a quick phone call to check that they have your original license details, probably at your last UK address, to make sure that you don't get stuck with an auto license.

Beedubya

I too find the DVLA site hard to follow as I have never driven in the UK before only Australia.

Would it be quicker to go into your nearest office to discuss with an officer, if so can they issue the new licence there on the spot if you have photo's ready, etc.?

fatcat65

Okay so i managed eventually to find a number for the dvla and called them. They said its free to change your license providing you had a photo card one before or within the last ten years. So you then fill in a D1 form and send it off and it takes around 3 weeks to come back...job done!!
Still think they need to make their website clearer as it doesn't actually say specifically for international licenses what to do.