If you still have a paper driving licence issued before 1998, you don't have to worry about 10-yearly updates.
You won�t need to exchange it for a photocard licence. As long as it's still valid and your circumstances haven't changed, you can carry on using it.
There are a few occasions where you'll need to replace your paper licence with a photocard. That's if:
You change your address.
You change your name.
Your licence has been damaged, lost or stolen.
You�re getting a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
If any of these apply to you, you must get a new photocard licence. It costs �20 and you can apply online.