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On 8 June 2015 the paper counterpart to the British driving licence was abolished, making way for an online system changing the way motorists share their details with employers and car hire companies.
The paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence was abolished on 8 June 2015, so how you view your licence information has changed.
If you are going on holiday and hiring a vehicle, or you are a company hiring out vehicles, these changes may affect you.
From today (6 July 2015), all photocard licences issued in England, Scotland and Wales will carry the Union Flag alongside the existing European Union flag.
From today (8 June 2015), the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence is being replaced by an online service.
From today (19 May 2015) you can view and share your driving licence information online.
British motorists will be able to fly the flag with pride in the new year thanks to government plans to display the Union Flag on driving licences, transport minister Claire Perry announced today (30 December 2014).
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
DVLA has introduced a new style photocard driving licence from February 2014.
DVLA teams up with Home Move Box to remind motorists to update their driving licence and vehicle registration certificate after moving home.
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