Renew your Driving Licence for Free Online - if you're 70 or over

Published: 29/04/2021

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

It may take longer than usual for you to get your licence because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

If your licence expired between 1 February and 31 December 2020

Your driving licence or entitlement to drive in the UK was automatically extended for 11 months. This is because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The extension started from the date your licence was due to expire.

You will not get a new licence as part of the automatic extension. You’ll only get a new licence when you renew it.

You can renew your licence online at any time before the extension ends.

Renew your licence as normal if it expires on or after 1 January 2021.

If you’re driving abroad
You must renew your licence before you can drive abroad if your licence or entitlement to drive in the UK has been automatically extended.

For more information please visit Renew your driving licence if you're 70 or over - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)