How do I renew my driving licence in Northern Ireland?
To apply online to renew your car, motorbike or tractor driving licence you’ll need:
- a digital photo or photo code – take a look at the rules for digital photos before renewing your licence via the green link below.
- a credit or debit card (if payment is needed)
- a valid email address.
How do I get a new driving licence in Northern Ireland?
You’ll need to:
- complete a DL1 ‘application for a driving licence’ form, available from main Post Office (external link opens in a new window / tab) branches (DL1 forms are not downloadable)
- include any remaining part of your licence.
- send your completed application and £30 fee to:
What is the extension period for driving licences which expired during the Covid 19 pandemic?
Yesterday, 31 March 2022 was the last day of the grace period for renewal of driving licences that expired at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. These are driving licences that expired between 26 March 2020 and 21 August 2021.
Can I renew my UK driving licence after it expires?
If more than two years has passed since your driving licence expired, you may be made to retake your driving test in order to get a new licence. This is especially the case if your licence has expired due to age (driving licences need to be renewed when you reach seventy years of age) or for medical reasons.
Can I apply for an NI driving licence online?
New online driver licensing services allowing drivers to renew their licence, change an address or order a duplicate licence are now available online. The service is available on the NI Direct website at: Online application.
Can you apply for a driving licence online in Northern Ireland?
Where do I send my driving licence application Northern Ireland?
In Northern Ireland Complete the form and send it to Driver Licensing, County Hall, Castlerock Road, Coleraine, BT51 3TB with your photocard driving licence and the counterpart and a new passport type certified photograph.
Are drivers licence renewals extended?
Mbalula reluctantly extended the renewal grace period at the last moment from 31 March to 15 April. All driver’s licence cards, temporary licences, professional driving permits, and learner’s licences that expired between 26 March 2020 and 31 August 2021 would be deemed valid.
Can I still drive if my photocard has expired?
The expiry date of your photocard licence is shown on the front of the photocard at section 4b. If your licence has expired, you should not drive until you have applied to renew the licence.