Driving licence.....

Kennysevenfold · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:36

Evening all

Just booked my driving test today and then they told me that i will have to bring along my provisional licence as well as the document i received with my provisional card, now that was 2 years ago when i got it and dont have a clue where it is.

Does anyone know if i have to apply for a brand new provisional or would thay be able to just send me out a copy of this document.? :confused:

Would call the DVLA but they are currently closed

Thanks

secretspy · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:38

I think you can request a copy but there might be a fee for it.

Does it not say on their website?

[TW]Fox · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:39

If it was 2 years ago are you not out of luck? Doesn't it only last 2 years before you need to re-apply?

Kennysevenfold · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:41

[TW]Fox;14635720 said:
If it was 2 years ago are you not out of luck? Doesn't it only last 2 years before you need to re-apply?

Ahh i thought this aswell, thought on my actual provisional card it say's

valid from 03/2007

till 04/2017

Rich1988 · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:44

i thought it was just the theory that lasts two years?

LukeTW · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:45

Just a question out of curiosity, how long do you have to wait till' your test?

Rich1988 · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:46

LukeTW said:
Just a question out of curiosity, how long do you have to wait till' your test?

after what?

Kennysevenfold · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:47

LukeTW said:
Just a question out of curiosity, how long do you have to wait till' your test?

well till i get this sorted

Supposed to be 2 weeks today, but ill have to call my instructer about this in the morning

A new provisional can take 4-6 weeks

im hoping a can just pay for the document get get it withing 2 weeks

LukeTW · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:48

Kennysevenfold said:
well till i get this sorted

Supposed to be 2 weeks today, but ill have to call my instructer about this in the morning

A new provisional can take 4-6 weeks

im hoping a can just pay for the document get get it withing 2 weeks

Wow 2 weeks is quick, where i live there is about a 7-8 week waiting list :rolleyes:

killer_uk · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:49

You mean the paper counterpart? You can obtain a replacement for £20

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_4022085

And yes, I would double check as your theory runs out after two years. You will need to present the theory pass certificate for your driving test as well (this will also tell you how long it's valid for)

Kennysevenfold · 7 Aug 2009 at 22:55

killer_uk said:
You mean the paper counterpart? You can obtain a replacement for £20

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_4022085

And yes, I would double check as your theory runs out after two years. You will need to present the theory pass certificate for your driving test as well (this will also tell you how long it's valid for)

Thanks mate.!

Is the link for a provisional aswell as a full licence.?

killer_uk · 7 Aug 2009 at 23:00

Should be both as it covers all driving licenses. You can do it online and from the looks of it you will need to put in your license number. From that it will know you're only a provisional license holder.

Kennysevenfold · 7 Aug 2009 at 23:06

Thanks very much mate, going to order just now

Much appreciated

Ricochet J · 7 Aug 2009 at 23:06

[TW]Fox;14635720 said:
If it was 2 years ago are you not out of luck? Doesn't it only last 2 years before you need to re-apply?

I think that's for the theory test. If you completed it, and after 2 years you haven't completed your practical then the theory is void.

theonebillygunn · 8 Aug 2009 at 11:13

Ricochet J said:
I think that's for the theory test. If you completed it, and after 2 years you haven't completed your practical then the theory is void.

Yeah, I learnt that the hard way and had to retake my theory even though I had already passed it two years previously. You're actual provisional license lasts for years and years, you just have to make sure you pass your practical test within 2 years of passing your theory.

Camalot · 8 Aug 2009 at 11:40

theonebillygunn said:
Yeah, I learnt that the hard way and had to retake my theory even though I had already passed it two years previously. You're actual provisional license lasts for years and years, you just have to make sure you pass your practical test within 2 years of passing your theory.

Correct, passed mine last May and can still remember telling my friends that you have to take your test within 2 years of passing the theory, otherwise the theory is void

Kennysevenfold · 10 Aug 2009 at 14:57

Update:

When i ordered the replacement Paper document for my provisional it says it may take upto 10 working days to arrive. I ordered about 10/12pm friday night.

And have jumped the gun and booked my test for 2 weeks on wednesday.

Hopefully it should arrive on time.