In a warning to motorists, the DVLA cautioned that a snap of a licence or log book is an easy target for fraudsters looking to steal your or your car’s identity. Your driver’s licence contains many of the key details used by criminals to steal people’s identities, including your full name, date of birth and address.

Should I photocopy my drivers license?

There is no law which says that they cannot accept a photocopy. If you carry a photocopy, it would have to be of good quality, with all the details on the ID page clearly visible.

Can my employer photocopy my driving licence?

It is not illegal for employers to request or take copies of certain documents relating to their employees. I know of a number of companies who hold copies of their employees’ driving licences, passports, immigration documentation, etc.

Is original license mandatory?

Is the original driving license compulsory? Yes, it is mandatory to have the original driving license with you. However, you don’t have to carry it in the form of a physical paper; you can carry it on your phone in the DigiLocker or m-Parivahan app.

Can you share your driving license number?

You can get a check code to share your driving licence information with someone else, like your employer or a car hire company. You may need to do this if you want to hire a car. You must also give them the last 8 characters of your driving licence number. Your code will be valid for 21 days.

Is it illegal to make a color copy of your passport?

The best answer is that unless you are using for illegal purposes, then there isn’t an issue with copying or scanning ID cards or checks. Photocopying the above documents in the United States, is not inherently illegal.

Is it illegal to Colour photocopy a passport?

c) A b&w copy is legal but not a colour one! “It is illegal to photocopy a passport or driving licence”.

Is it legal to photocopy a driving licence UK?

“It is illegal to photocopy a passport or driving licence”.

When do you not need a photo for a driving licence?

You don’t need to provide a photo if the reason you’re applying for a licence is: a change of name and/ or address a duplicate (this is a copy of your existing licence)

Why do I need to supply a photocopy of my drivers license?

If the company already has my home address and my drivers license number why the need for photocopy of the license – back and front. This is the first time in 20 years of having company cars that the photocopy has been requested. I have been “stung” by credit card fraud previously and do not wish to have any chance of my identity being stolen.

How do I change the photo on my driving licence?

You can make sure the photo on your licence is updated by using the photo driving licence renewal service. You must return your old licence to DVLA explaining what’s happened if you find it after applying for or receiving a replacement. Send your old driving licence to: DVLA will send you a confirmation email once you’ve applied.

What’s the difference between a photo driving licence and a paper driving licence?

The main difference between the photocard driving licence and the paper counterpart is that the counterpart lists endorsements. The paper counterpart driving licence is not the equivalent of the old-style all-paper driving licence. In fact, DVLA is abolishing the paper counterpart driving licence in 2015.