DVLA has issued a warning to drivers that it may be time to renew your driving licence. The organisation shared a message on X to encourage people to get in their application.

It said: "Due to renew your driving licence? Do it online. It's easy, quick and secure to renew on gov.uk."

The rules state that you have to renew your photocard driving licence every 10 years. So if you passed your test and got your full licence in 2015 or earlier, you may want to check if your licence is up for renewal.

The DVLA will send out a reminder ahead of your current licence ending. To , you have to be a resident of one of England, Scotland or Wales. If you live in Northern Ireland, you will need to apply .

Renewing your licence online costs £14, which you can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron or Delta debit or credit card.

It is worth noting that your new licence will be valid from the date your application is approved, not from the expiry date of your current licence.

Your new driving licence should arrive within a week if you do the application online. You have to send your old photocard licence to the DVLA when you get your new licence. You will be informed which address to send the old card to when you finish your application.

You can also apply at the Post Office, which will cost £21.50. In this case, you will need to take the renewal reminder letter with you, along with your current photocard licence.

Should you not have a reminder letter, you will need to bring your photocard licence to do the application at the Post Office.

There is also the option to apply by post, in which case you will need a 'D1 pack' of forms from a Post Office that deals with DVLA photocard renewal or vehicle tax.

In completing the forms, you will need to include a recent printed passport type photo, your current photocard licence if you have it and a cheque or postal order for £17, payable to the DVLA.

You will need to send your completed application to:

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1DH.

If you apply at the Post Office or by post, you should get your driving licence within 3 weeks. This can take longer if your medical or personal details need to be checked. You can continue driving while you wait for your new licence to arrive.