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How often do you have to renew your photo on a photocard car driving licence?

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Every 10 years

Every 5 years

Every 25 years

Every 30 years

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Photocard licences are valid for a maximum of 10 years. This is to allow the photographic likeness to be updated when the licence is renewed. However, the licence entitlement usually lasts until age 70.

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Driving licence categoriesReviewed guidance summary · Ordinary category B entitlement and the photocard image have different renewal cycles; age 70 starts the shorter licence-renewal process.

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