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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.

• Updated: 10 July 2015

The paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence was abolished on 8 June 2015, so how you view your licence information has changed.

• Updated: 10 July 2015

If you are going on holiday and hiring a vehicle, or you are a company hiring out vehicles, these changes may affect you.

• Updated: 10 July 2015

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.

• Updated: 7 July 2015

From today (8 June 2015), the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence is being replaced by an online service.

• Updated: 8 June 2015

From today (19 May 2015) you can view and share your driving licence information online.

• Updated: 19 May 2015

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).

• Updated: 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.

• Updated: 13 February 2014

DVLA teams up with Home Move Box to remind motorists to update their driving licence and vehicle registration certificate after moving home.

• Updated: 10 May 2011