Licence Updates

[SV400Rob]

Hello,

I've read about people sending their licences off for a change of address or renewal of a photo and then when they receive the new licence back there is no motorcycle entitlement on the licence.

I have got my car driving test this week and I was wondering if there is anything I can do to ensure that I don't loose my entitlement. I've heard stories of people taking photocopies and then being accused of fraud. I am going to take photocopies of my licence and I also have my practical test certificate should they say they have no record of me ever taking or passing my bike test.

What's the best thing to do??

Thanks

Rob

[dizzyblonde]

Think you've answered your own question really. Only thing you can do is photocopy your original. Mine came back ok in March after the ten year renewal. Bleddy better come back with bike entitlement when I do my car test, or off to the DVLA to 'blow the bleddy doors off' lol

[BBadger]

I thought the same thing when doing my car test.
Photocopy both parts! and 2 copys. one to keep on you and the other stuck up as a spare if you need it.

But i didnt have a problem. Seems to have been sorted out now i think.

[SV400Rob]

I think i read somewhere that you can request to have your old one sent back to you so you have the proof. Would writing a letter and asking it to be sent off with my licence be worth a shot?

I'll probably fail now that I've mentioned this!!

Rob

[BanditPat]

My examiner wrote on the back of my pass certificate when I passed my car test and signed it. I still had my pass certificate from my bike test though.

[davepreston]

i walked down to the local plod station (traffic lot) and asked the to sign a photocopy as authentic (they photocopyrd it), the bike cop had heard of these horror stories and was more than happy to help

[Bri w]

i walked down to the local plod station (traffic lot) and asked the to sign a photocopy as authentic (they photocopyrd it), the bike cop had heard of these horror stories and was more than happy to help

+1

Did the same, and Mr Plod was more than happy too.

[yorkie_chris]

Yup sounds like a sound idea. I would expect any professional witness would be ok, doctor, lawyer, etc.

[SV400Rob]

Cool Thanks guys. Will pop down to the station tomorrow after work.

[Woz]

If you still have your practical test certificate, that is all that you need.

[beabert]

An unsigned photocopy is no good.

I read somewhere, you can request a copy of you current entitlements to be sent for a small fee.

[tanis34]

i laminated my bike test certificate to keep mine in good nick after copying it into my pc

[ricky]

An unsigned photocopy is no good.

I read somewhere, you can request a copy of you current entitlements to be sent for a small fee.


you can pay 5 pounds and get all info the dvla hold on your licence

[Davadvice]

or you could lose you original copy and then ask for another then find it if there is an issue. i moved house and couldn't find my other licence so i knew that it was in here just incase.