Why do I need to renew the photocard part of my driving licence?
You need to renew when the photograph on your photocard driving licence is nearly 10 years old – because the photo is not recent, it may no longer be a true likeness of you. Photocard driving licences were first introduced in 1998 and everyone needs to renew their photo every 10 years – except for drivers over 70 and others with a short period driving licence. It is only the photo on your card that expires, not your entitlement to drive.