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Renew your driving licence if you're 70 or over

Renew your driving licence online with DVLA for free if you’re 70 or over - or will be 70 in the next 90 days.

This page is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Renew online

You’ll need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign in details, you’ll be able to create them.

You’ll be told when you sign in if you need to prove your identity. This is to keep your details safe and usually involves using photo ID like a passport or driving licence.

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Before you start

You can use this service to renew your British driving licence if you’re 70 or over, or will be 70 in the next 90 days, and:

  • your British licence has expired - or it’s going to expire within 90 days
  • you’re a resident of Great Britain (there’s a different service in Northern Ireland)
  • you meet the minimum eyesight requirement
  • you are not prevented from driving for any reason

Once you reach 70, you must renew every 3 years.

You can change the licence photo at the same time as renewing your licence.

You cannot use this service to renew a C1 (medium-sized vehicles) or D1 (minibus) entitlement - you must do this by post.

After you’ve applied

DVLA will send you a confirmation email once you’ve applied. You might be asked to take part in research by email, but you can opt out.

Driving while DVLA has your licence

You can drive while your licence is being renewed if you meet all the following conditions:

  • you have the support of your doctor to continue driving
  • you had a valid licence
  • you only drive under the conditions of the previous licence
  • your application is less than a year old
  • your last licence was not revoked or refused for medical reasons
  • you’re not currently disqualified
  • you were not disqualified as a high risk offender on or after 1 June 2013

Read the guidance ‘Can I drive while my application is with DVLA?’ for more information.

Apply by post

You can apply by post using the D46P application form.

DVLA will automatically send you this form 90 days before your 70th birthday or before your licence expires.

Use the D1 application for a driving licence form if you have not got the D46P form. You can pick one up at most Post Offices.

Your driving licence should arrive in 3 weeks. It might take longer if your medical or personal details need to be checked.

You must renew your C1 (medium-sized vehicles) or D1 (minibus) entitlements by post.

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