Remove expired endorsements from driving licence
You’ll need to make an application to remove expired endorsements from your driving licence. You can apply by post by completing a DL1 application form and ticking the ‘Remove expired endorsements’ box.
What you need to do
To ask for the removal of expired endorsements from your licence you will need to:
- fill in a DL1 'application for a driving licence' available from main Post Office branches
- enclose your photocard driving licence, paper counterpart, the right fee and a new certified photograph
- Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to DVA and crossed A/ C PAYEE
- if your name has changed you'll also need to provide proof of identity by sending original documents confirming your new name
- send all your documents to DVAs driver licensing division at the address at the link below:
- Driver & Vehicle Agency - driver licensing
When to expect your new driving licence
Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) aims to deliver a driving licence to you within three weeks of receiving your application. It will take longer if your health and personal details have to be checked.
Allow at least three weeks for your driving licence to arrive before contacting the DVA.
Driving before your licence is returned
You can drive before you receive your licence as long as you:
- have held a Northern Ireland or Great Britain licence issued since 1 January 1976 or another exchangeable licence
- aren’t disqualified from driving
- haven’t been refused a licence for medical reasons or for failing to address medical enquiries
- wouldn’t be refused a licence for medical reasons (if in doubt, check with your doctor)
- keep to any special conditions which apply to the licence