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Anyone know the procedure for this? Nothing on web site for this scenario and the number is constantly busy?
Thanks in advance
Oh and the person wants to keep their UK license because they come back to this country fairly often and could possibly settle back here hence wanting to keep it renewed
Thanks in advance
Oh and the person wants to keep their UK license because they come back to this country fairly often and could possibly settle back here hence wanting to keep it renewed
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- #2I seen this posted on another forum there ( did a quick search)
Question
Has anyone renewed their UK 10 year photo driving licence while living in the USA.
Appreciate that there is no way to do it over here but wondered if anyone had successfully done so via a family members address in the UK.
Or in fact is there any practical reason to do so and no real disadvantage by just letting it expire.
Answer
You can't renew it till you move back ! .... It will be renewed without having to take another test though ... Benn through all this and talked to staff at DVLC in Swansea.
If it's of no help, just ignore it lol - #3To obtain a driving licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), you will also need to have a permanent address in England, Scotland or Wales.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Motoringtransactions/BeforeyouapplyC/DG_10035602 - #4
Rightfully so too,
It would enable a lot of cross-country licence problems. You should only have a licence of the country where you are a permanent resident. - #5Ah thanks guess he will just have to let it expire
Not what he wanted to hear but c'est la vie! - #6Ah thanks guess he will just have to let it expire
Not what he wanted to hear but c'est la vie!
Does he not have a relative in the UK that he could use as an accommodation address. - #7My Dad lives in France and he just uses my brother's address for renewals etc....
- #8Yes me (his ex wife!!):D:D Guess that is what he will do. I get all his bank stuff. I am such a nice ex wife :D
- #9My Dad lives in France and he just uses my brother's address for renewals etc....
Which works, but is of course illegal. - #10Op, why dont you just apply for another driving licence if yours is about to run out, just get a replacement 10 year driving licence. People can have more than one passport so I cant see why they should not have more than one driving licence.
- #11Which works, but is of course illegal.
But works.....:) - #12Hi OP,
can i offer a little advice as i live abroad?
1) he is supposed to obtain a licence for the country he is resident in, within a certain period of arriving there - here in the netherlands theres some dispute but it between 6 and 12 months. obviously that will depend on where he lives....
2) its more benficial to have a foreign licence when back in the UK anyway - i have been stopped by customs when entering the country to have the car searched, when you tell them your an englishman driving a foreign vehicle because you reside there and can show a foreign licence then they seem a bit more relaxed about the situation (ive been told its cos they are suspicious over NL cars but thats another story). I was also stopped by the police on the M20 for speeding (i was doing around 75 mph) - i handed them my dutch licence and they immediately let me go with a warning and the advice to get a sticker with MPH conversions on my dashboard
3) if he moves back to the UK he only needs to reapply for a copy of his UK licence using his new UK address or hand in the foreign licence and swap it for a UK one if he wants to do it that way. - #13Hi OP,
can i offer a little advice as i live abroad?
1) he is supposed to obtain a licence for the country he is resident in
Sorry to hijack, but I'm in a similar situation except I'm a student in the US- the UK is my resident country but I spend over 340 days in the US a year.
I've been needing to change the address on my UK license for the last 3 years (I know, i know!)- can i do this given that I spend so much time outside the US or should I have handed my UK license in? - #14Sorry to hijack, but I'm in a similar situation except I'm a student in the US- the UK is my resident country but I spend over 340 days in the US a year.
I've been needing to change the address on my UK license for the last 3 years (I know, i know!)- can i do this given that I spend so much time outside the US or should I have handed my UK license in?
im not sure as ive only had experience with swapping my licence for european ones - i just saw this though and it might be of interest to you. Its probably worth you calling the relevent state authority to check, after all 'better safe than sorry':
http://www.ehow.com/how_6108083_american-drivers-license-non_citizen.html - #15im not sure as ive only had experience with swapping my licence for european ones - i just saw this though and it might be of interest to you. Its probably worth you calling the relevent state authority to check, after all 'better safe than sorry':
http://www.ehow.com/how_6108083_american-drivers-license-non_citizen.html
Thank you for the link- I drive over here (Florida) on a FL license & have done for over 3 years, the problem is when I'm back in the UK, my parents' insurers want my UK license so I can be on their policy when I am back... If I get pulled over my address on my UK license is wrong.... I'll give the DVLA a call and see what they suggest!
Unfortunately, the service is off from offering until further notice: The current laminated CDL renewal slip has ceased to be in service effective 1st January 2018. We look forward to serve you with the enhanced and improved version of Malaysia Driving License (LMM - Lesen Memandu Malaysia) soon. You only need to change the address on your UK driving licence, if you are a resident in the UK. If you live abroad, but you still have your UK driving licence, then you don't need to notify DVLA of your new address (they can't handle foreign addresses anyway). Renew your driving licence. As an EU national living in the United Kingdom, you can renew a driving licence issued in another EU country, at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authorty for a fee of £43. If you live in the United Kingdom and are aged 70 or above, you may be required to undergo additional tests when you renew your licence. Renew Your Driver's License and Other Motor Vehicle Services. Learn how to get or renew your driver's license, register your car, or access other motor vehicle services. Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware.
Though it is much easier as an American to get an International Driving Permit Domestically (go to your local AAA, fill out an application, and pay the $15 fee) you may be abroad when you discover you need it.
While traveling in Southeast Asia, I’ve driven a motorbike in both Thailand and Myanmar with no problems but travelers I’ve run into have told me that it’s not as easy to do so in Indonesia. I’m told that police in Indonesia often stop tourists and fine those who don’t have an IDP (International Driving Permit). Since I didn’t get an IDP before I left, I needed to get one sent to me here, while traveling.
Your Options
Risk it
You always have the option of going without an IDP and taking the risk of being pulled over (Many countries have no problem renting to someone without a licence or even driving experience).
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In some counties a confident smile and saying “international” while you point to your drivers license is all you need to get by without a problem.
Often the fine or penalty for driving without one is small (a warning or small fine) but this isn’t the case everywhere so be informed.
A Fake
Depending on where you’re traveling, you may find yourself in a place that makes forged documents for “novelty” purposes *cough* Khao San Rd *cough*.
While these fakes may work they are…
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A. Significantly more expensive then a real IDP
B. Illegal. Passing off a fake ID and getting caught is a much more serious offence then driving without one in most places and can even land you in jail.
Go Legit
If you’re already abroad and want your IDP you can send your application in from abroad with the following…
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- Attach 2 recent signed Passport Type Photos (2″ x 2″) SIGNED ON BACK
- Permit fee of $15.00 (NO CASH) and funds for return mail (see USPS.com for rates or you can just use credit card payment)
- A photocopy of BOTH SIDES of U.S. Driver’s License.
It’s a simple, fairly hassle free process to achieve but there is a drawback… Time.
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Personally, I emailed everything and had my application sent from someone in the US to AAA. The IDP still took several weeks to arrive (in Malaysia).
If you’re getting an IDP from abroad, check mail delivery times and give yourself a big window to get it. Have it sent where you’ll be in a month or so.
If you’re traveling and don’t have an address call a hotel you can plan to stay at in a month or two and ask them if they can accept your IDP or perhaps as a friend you’ve made on couchsurfing.org
Note
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The US International Drivers Permit is only a translation of your Drivers license. It is an accepted drivers license in many countries worldwide but doesn’t give you permission to operate vehicles you aren’t licensed to operate domestically nor does it provide any sort of insurance while abroad. Make sure you are aware of all local laws and road rules and drive at your own risk.