What is my driving licence Issue number UK?

Your driving licence issue number is next to your driving licence number and does not form part of the 16 characters, illustrated by point 5 in the previous image. For each driving licence you are issued this number will increase.

Can you use an Irish driving licence in the UK?

All holders of an Irish licence driving in the UK, whether they are UK residents or visiting there, do not need to take any action, as the UK has agreed that all licences held by a driver from any EU Member State continues to be valid for driving in the UK.

Which is the licence number on an Irish driving licence?

Where do I find my driver number on my licence? Your driver number is a 9 digit number that stays with the licence holder throughout their driving history. It appears in field 5 of your paper licence and in field 4d of the new plastic card licence or permit.

Do I need to change my Irish driving licence in UK?

If you hold a driving licence from a designated country, you’ll be allowed to drive in Great Britain for up to 12 months. Once this time has passed, you will have to exchange your licence. You’ve got 5 years from the day you became a resident to exchange your licence—as long as it’s still valid.

Does driving license number change UK?

This is the licence issue number which will increase by one with every licence issued. This is not part of the driver number. If there is anything wrong with the licence, please return it to us at DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BN.

Does driving licence number include last 2 digits UK?

If an applicant selected driving licence as one of their ID documents, the system will ask the verifier to enter the last 4 digits of their driving licence number in order to verify it. The last 4 digits include the 2 digits at the very end, after the space.

How long can you drive in the UK with an Irish licence?

In short: International licence holders visiting the UK can drive on their valid foreign licence for up to 12 months from when they become resident. – If your licence is from the European Economic Area, you can use it until you turn 70 years old.

Why does HMRC asking for Northern Ireland driving licence?

HMRC worked quickly with the Driving and Vehicle Licencing Agency to enable people to use a GB driving licence to verify their identity for SEISS. It has not been possible to add non-UK passports or non-GB driving licences to the Government Gateway authentication service in the same timeline.

What does the new Irish driving licence look like?

From 19 January 2013 new licences issued are similar in size and shape to a credit-card (85.6 × 53.98 mm) as stipulated in Directive 2006/126/EEC. It features the driver’s name and date of birth, their photo, signature and any restrictions or endorsements such as the need to wear glasses and any penalty points accrued.

Can I drive with EU Licence in UK after Brexit?

Drivers will not need an IDP to continue driving in the UK after Brexit. All you will need to carry is your EU/EEA driving licence. You must, however, ensure that you have suitable insurance cover in the UK. For advice, visit our article covering what to check for when you’re buying car insurance.

Is my EU driving licence valid in UK?

EU licence-holders living in the UK can continue to use their licence if it is valid, subject to UK licence renewal requirements. This means an EU licence must be changed to a UK licence at the age of 70, or three years after the driver becomes resident, whichever is later.

Do you keep the same driving licence number?

p.s. your driver number will not change.