Expired Driving License
Expired Driving License
Hi my wife has got a UK driving license which has been expired for 7 years and now she would like to start driving again. We are currently looking at residencia here in Spain and would need to change for a Spanish license. Question would it be possible to exchange license would it be accepted by Traffico. There are no disqualifications or points on the license just not been used for the last few years. any help or advice much appreciated.
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Re: Expired Driving License
It is not impossible to exchange an expired UK licence, but it can get very complicated. If you are not yet residents in Spain, then the best thing you can do is renew it in the UK and then exchange it here when you become resident.
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Re: Expired Driving License
Hi Chinksy,
Sounds like Sid's option is the way to go...........further reading...........
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel ... ng-licence
Sounds like Sid's option is the way to go...........further reading...........
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel ... ng-licence
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Re: Expired Driving License
It's no problem to exchange an expired UK one for a Spanish one. I did it. No complications whatsoever. I didn't even have my UK one to physically present to trafico as DVLA had confiscated it.
Best option is to go to trafico and start the procedure. Let them decide if there's an issue !!
Best option is to go to trafico and start the procedure. Let them decide if there's an issue !!
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Re: Expired Driving License
You were very lucky. Other peoples experiences contradict yours. The DGT website clearly states that you must produce your original driving licence.
Which Trafico office did you use?
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Which Trafico office did you use?
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