UK driving licence and police checks

[GrandpaGrumble]

When applying for a UK police check, the advice from ACRO is "You do not need to send in a copy of your driving licence but it will assist with processing your application if you do."

I was wondering what happens when your UK driving licence is up for renewal after 10 years.

Do you use your old, expired licence?  Do you not refer to your licence at all, in which case I wonder how much it slows down the application?  Can you renew the licence if you're not resident in the UK any more?

Not an issue for me yet, just want to be prepared.

Edited August 7, 2019 by GrandpaGrumble
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[AliQ]

6 hours ago, GrandpaGrumble said:

When applying for a UK police check, the advice from ACRO is "You do not need to send in a copy of your driving licence but it will assist with processing your application if you do."

I was wondering what happens when your UK driving licence is up for renewal after 10 years.

Do you use your old, expired licence?  Do you not refer to your licence at all, in which case I wonder how much it slows down the application?  Can you renew the licence if you're not resident in the UK any more?

Not an issue for me yet, just want to be prepared.

Hi,

I can only help with your last query. 

NO, you cannot renew your UK driving licence if you are NOT living in the UK, and at the UK address you declare as your normal residence.

Having said that, I am aware that some people have used a relatives address in the UK to get hold of a UK driving licence, but, it is illegal and a risk definitely not worth taking. Now I’ve never heard of any consequences from those who have falsely and illegally renewed their licence, but it’s a risk not worth taking in my opinion. One day the DVLA will may make an example of someone, don’t let it be you.