If you are aged 70 or under, you’ll generally need to renew your driving licence once every ten years. Those over the age of 70 must renew their licence once every three years to continue driving.
The DVLA will send you a reminder when your licence expiry date is coming up. However, we would advise against using this letter as your only reminder to renew your licence. Instead, you should familiarise yourself with the expiry date on your licence and complete your renewal application with plenty of time to spare – ideally leaving at least a month before the expiry date.