Returning licence to DVLA when part is lost...

[LukeBird]

I've just applied to have a new licence after I lost the paper part (I still have the photocard) and at some point in the process it said please confirm you will cut your licence in two and return to the DVLA. There were no other details, so I went to look on their site after paying for the re-issue but can't find any info...

Does anyone know the process?
Like I said, I can't find any info on the DVLA and the help part with a step-by-step process isn't working...

[pdV6]

I may have missed something in translation, but doesn't the process go along the lines of:

• Find pair of kitchen scissors
• Grumble and put them back when the other half shouts that they're for food only
• Search the whole house for paper scissors
• Discover the only pair has been gummed up with PVA glue by the kids
• End up in the garage hacking away at the card with a pair of pliers / secateurs / stanley knife
• Pop the mangled remains into an envelope & post to Swansea

[LukeBird]

That sounds pretty much what I'm expecting!
When I do send it back though and to whom (I know the DVLA is the answer here! ) that's what I can't find...

[pdV6]

From here, it says:

dvla said:

Driving before your licence is returned

You can drive before you receive your licence as long as you:

* have held a Great Britain or Northern Ireland licence issued since 1 January 1976 or another exchangeable licence
* aren't disqualified from driving
* haven't been refused a licence for medical reasons or for failing to comply with medical enquiries
* wouldn't be refused a licence for medical reasons - if in doubt, check with your doctor
* keep to any special conditions that apply to your licence

Which implies that you're ok to drive with no license physically in your possession, so my guess would be that you send off the destroyed old one with the application (if applying by post) or asap (if applying by telephone / online).

[LukeBird]

Thanks for that.
I applied online, so I'll send it off shortly.

[Nickyboy]

You realise if you told them you lost both parts then the replacement is free instead of £20odd for losing one part

[davepoth]

Also comes in three days rather than three weeks. The DVLA lady on the phone was very kind and prompted me quite explicitly on this.

[hyperblue]

Nickyboy said:

You realise if you told them you lost both parts then the replacement is free instead of £20odd for losing one part

Oh balls, just bought a new photo card the other week!

I then found the original a couple of days later in my jeans pocket

Edited by hyperblue on Saturday 7th August 02:20

[LukeBird]

Nickyboy said:

You realise if you told them you lost both parts then the replacement is free instead of £20odd for losing one part

ARSE!

I didn't know that...!
I did it all online, so there was no prompting.

Bugger, arse etc. etc.

[Nickyboy]

I know, completely crazy! only found it out when looking online for how to get a replacement card

[LukeBird]

Yeah, completely mental that one!
Here's hoping it gets delivered quickly...