Renew UK driving license

SlinkyAGD · Post by **SlinkyAGD** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:22 pm

Hi everyone, new member obviously, straight in with a question.

Having moved to Helsinki in July 2014 and not having access or needing a car, I have allowed my U.K license to expire due to be 10 years old without realising in November.

Now I need to renew and according to the HM.gov website I have to be U.K resident to renew my U.K license. The problem I'm trying to work out is to get a Finnish license it appears I have to book an appointment with the Poliiisi and I have to present among other things a valid E.U license to exchange.

The answer I cant seem to find anywhere; is my date expired photo card license still valid to use for exchange? Also will I need all the paper counterparts or just the photo I.D card?

Thanks !

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Pursuivant · Post by **Pursuivant** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 1:07 pm

The DVLA can send you a paper that states your licence/right to drive is valid even the card is expired.

Rosamunda · Post by **Rosamunda** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:44 pm

Yes, it's called a certificate of entitlement and mine took less than a week to arrive. Very efficient. I sent DVLA an email and then followed it up with a quick phone call.

(assuming you're not geriatric in which case you might need a health certificate)

SlinkyAGD · Post by **SlinkyAGD** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 3:27 pm

Ok thankyou both for the replies. DVLA it is then

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