Issued before 2000, then. After that, you must have a photocard. Don’t move house or you’ll need to renew and get a photocard. Don’t get to the age of 70 either, or you’ll also have to renew and get a photocard. Or are you in NI?
Driving licence counterpart abolished: changes you need to know
The paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence was abolished on 8 June 2015, so how you view your licence information has changed.
The changes affect driving licences in England, Scotland and Wales. There are different rules in Northern Ireland, where the paper counterpart is still needed.
Change the address on your licence
You should change the address on your driving licence when you move.
What to do with your paper counterpart
The paper counterpart to a driving licence has had no legal status since 8 June 2015. You should destroy yours if you have one, but keep your photocard driving licence.
If you have a paper driving licence
Paper driving licences issued before 31 March 2000 are still valid. Do not destroy your licence.
When you update your name or address, or renew your licence, you’ll only get a photocard licence.
