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22-02-06, 05:52 PM

before i waste my time sitting in a queue for ages to the DVLA

I passed my motorcycle license a couple of years ago in june and as yet haven't exchanged it for a full license yet. I have a pre-photocard car license.

i want to send off my test pass to avoid the retest.. i presume i'll need a photo card one or can i keep the paper one!?

i am totally unsure if i need to pay or not.. the form is totally unclear

22-02-06, 05:56 PM

Ring them, they are usually helpful. Or, you can write a letter to the local DVLA office.

fizzwheel · 22-02-06, 05:58 PM

I cant remember... is there nothing on the DVLA website that can help you ?

I think though that you'll need a photo card license, but as you are changing your entitlement it might well be free.

I know when I sent my paper license off a while ago because I had points that they exchanged it for a photo license for free

Spiderman · 22-02-06, 06:01 PM

I'm sure there is something about how long you have from pass date to sending in off for a license.
Also, you will have to send in the old paper jobby as they issue you with a paper one with your photo one.

I'd look into it first and if you do call them be a bit cautious about dropping yourself in it.
You may find that you have x amount of time to get the new category on your license and if you dont do it in that time then you are not leaglly entitled to use that type of vehicle or some such.

hth

TSM · 22-02-06, 06:01 PM

I thought you only had 2yrs to send in the test certificate otherwise it would become invalid and the test would have to be taken again.

22-02-06, 06:11 PM

When I original passed my test you had to pay for the photo card, but by the time it came to sending off my pass certs, it was free due to the "adding an other entitlement" section overriding the cost.
The best way is take it all to the post office and get them to check the form, check your IDs etc, only used to costs about £4 and it saves sending off your passport etc.

22-02-06, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

I thought you only had 2yrs to send in the test certificate otherwise it would become invalid and the test would have to be taken again.

I think TSM is right you have 2 years to change your license and there is a charge for the pleasure of doing so, I would get a move on a sort this out if it was a couple of years ago.
I can also recomend using the post office check and send service this will ensure that all is correct and there should be no time delay it adds a small charge but is worth it for peace of mind.

22-02-06, 06:12 PM

TSM is correct.. You only 2 years from the pass date to get it fully authorized, otherwise it's take your test time again!

fizzwheel · 22-02-06, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

I thought you only had 2yrs to send in the test certificate otherwise it would become invalid and the test would have to be taken again.

I thought this to

22-02-06, 06:14 PM

I think I'm just been involved in a mind meld with Moo's

22-02-06, 05:52 PM	#1
Gnan Guest Posts: n/a	license query before i waste my time sitting in a queue for ages to the DVLA I passed my motorcycle license a couple of years ago in june and as yet haven't exchanged it for a full license yet. I have a pre-photocard car license. i want to send off my test pass to avoid the retest.. i presume i'll need a photo card one or can i keep the paper one!? i am totally unsure if i need to pay or not.. the form is totally unclear

22-02-06, 05:58 PM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I cant remember... is there nothing on the DVLA website that can help you ? I think though that you'll need a photo card license, but as you are changing your entitlement it might well be free. I know when I sent my paper license off a while ago because I had points that they exchanged it for a photo license for free __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

22-02-06, 06:01 PM	#4
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	I'm sure there is something about how long you have from pass date to sending in off for a license. Also, you will have to send in the old paper jobby as they issue you with a paper one with your photo one. I'd look into it first and if you do call them be a bit cautious about dropping yourself in it. You may find that you have x amount of time to get the new category on your license and if you dont do it in that time then you are not leaglly entitled to use that type of vehicle or some such. hth __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

22-02-06, 06:01 PM	#5
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	I thought you only had 2yrs to send in the test certificate otherwise it would become invalid and the test would have to be taken again. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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22-02-06, 05:56 PM	#2
thor Guest Posts: n/a	Ring them, they are usually helpful. Or, you can write a letter to the local DVLA office.

22-02-06, 06:11 PM	#6
kinesin Guest Posts: n/a	When I original passed my test you had to pay for the photo card, but by the time it came to sending off my pass certs, it was free due to the "adding an other entitlement" section overriding the cost. The best way is take it all to the post office and get them to check the form, check your IDs etc, only used to costs about £4 and it saves sending off your passport etc.

22-02-06, 06:12 PM	#8
kinesin Guest Posts: n/a	TSM is correct.. You only 2 years from the pass date to get it fully authorized, otherwise it's take your test time again!

22-02-06, 06:14 PM	#10
kinesin Guest Posts: n/a	I think I'm just been involved in a mind meld with Moo's