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Report a card problem immediately, then apply
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For a GB card, tell DVLA immediately about loss, theft, damage or malfunction, and apply for a replacement within seven days. The report and application are separate duties. Northern Ireland uses a different application service. Follow the applicable temporary printout requirements; borrowing another driver’s card is not an alternative.
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