Endorsements - how long on your licence?

Endorsements must remain on a licence for 11 years from date of conviction if the offence is :-

drinking/drugs and driving (shown on the licence as DR10, DR20, DR30 and DR80).

causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drink/drugs (shown on the licence as CD40, CD50 and CD60).

causing death by careless driving, then failing to provide a specimen for analysis (shown on the licence as CD70).

OR 4 years from date of conviction if the offence is as listed below :-

reckless/dangerous driving (shown on the licence as DD40, DD60 and DD80),

offences resulting in disqualification.

disqualified from holding a full licence until a driving test has been passed.

OR 4 years from the date of offence in all other cases.
At the appropriate time you can apply to remove your endorsement(s) from your licence by completing a DVLA D1 application form and sending the appropriate fee (if you do not hold a photocard licence, you will also have to complete a photocard application form D750). Both forms are available from Post Offices.

Removing Expired Endorsements

Paper Licence Holders
If you wish to have expired endorsements removed from your driving licence you must complete DVLA driving licence application form D1 and photocard application form D750 and enclose your current driving licence together with the appropriate fee. You must also enclose original documentation confirming your identity and a passport sized photograph taken against a plain light background. Send your completed application and fee to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AB.


Photocard Licence Holders

If you wish to have expired endorsements removed from your driving licence you must complete DVLA driving licence application form D1 and enclose both your photocard licence and paper counterpart together with the appropriate fee. Send your completed application and fee to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AB.

Note: Photocard Holders - If your name has changed since your photocard licence was issued you must complete DVLA driving licence application form D1 and photocard application form D750 and enclose both your photocard and paper counterpart together with the appropriate fee. You must also enclose original documentation confirming your new name. There is no requirement to supply a new photograph.

How to get your licence back after being disqualified

You must apply for a new licence, even if your old licence has not run out.

Paper Licence Holders
You must complete DVLA driving licence application form D1 and photocard application form D750 and enclose the appropriate fee. You must also enclose original documentation confirming your identity and a passport sized colour photograph taken against a plain light background. Send your completed application and fee to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AB.

Photocard Licence Holders
You must complete DVLA driving licence application form D1 and enclose the appropriate fee.