Licence Renewal - Problem

[Nagasaki]

I need to renew my licence and I have hit a snag and am unsure on how to continue.

I got this error from the DVLA website:

The photo on your licence must be changed and your licence must be renewed. To continue with your application you must provide your UK passport number. DVLA will try to access your passport photo and signature for use on your driving licence.

I do not have a passport so how do I get round this? I assume I am going to need to get a new photo taken and I assume there is going to be a form I need to get filled in as well as the photo signed etc.

Anyone been through this before and know whats up?

[Fat Rat]

It looks like you can do it at a Post Office (at a cost), they will take and validate the photo.

https://www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence#other-ways-to-apply

[Mick B]

You can't do it on line if you don't have a passport.
Other than the Post Office doing it for you, you can do it by post, it's a few £'s cheaper. 
You still have to visit the Post Office to get a form though.

From the Gov.UK web site............
Applying by post
Fill in form D1 ‘Application for a driving licence’. You can get it from most Post Offices. Include:

a new passport type photo taken within the last month (do not sign the back of the photo)
the photocard and paper counterpart of your current licence (if you’ve lost either, tick the relevant box on the D1 form)
a cheque or postal order for £17, payable to DVLA (there’s no fee if you’re over 70 or have a medical short period licence)
Send your application and fee (if needed) to DVLA.

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1DH

[Nagasaki]

Thanks blokes.

[Nagasaki]

Got it sorted, new licence only took 3 days to arrive... But it came with a comicly small signature that needs a magnifying glass to read 😂😂

[NorthumBryan]

Pleased you've got it sorted and that is a very swift turnaround