DVLA and Passports

[{SAS}TB]

I renewed mine at the post office a few weeks back (passport expired) take your renewal letter in, they scam it, take your photo for you, you pay them

Dead easy, got mine back less than a week later.

 

[Blackjack Davy]

Has anybody renewed their driving license without having a passport ?

I need to renew my driving licence because of the 10 year renewal point, but my passport ran out in 2014.

And I've looked on the passport renewal section of Gov UK and the only 2 options are renew or apply for a new one.

Is 6 years out of date classed as a renewal ?

Yes its possible it just costs more. Ironically enough I had to renew my expired passport a month or two later...

I renewed mine at the post office a few weeks back (passport expired) take your renewal letter in, they scam it, take your photo for you, you pay them

Dead easy, got mine back less than a week later.

Exactly this.

 

[MeatLoaf]

Can you still renew at the Post Office if you haven't received a reminder?

Mine ran out November last year, but obviously is "valid" due to having a 1 year extension, but I haven't yet received a reminder

Just wonder whether I either can or should due to the apparent huge backlog the DVLA has

Yes as long as you have your photocard

 

[NE5]

Spot on advice, I went to the Post Office and its done for 21.50, including a new photo as they have a photo booth. Now waiting for it to come back.

Many thanks to everybody.