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According to GOV.UK, motorists new licences should arrive within one week if they apply online.<\/p>\n
Drivers who haven’t used the online service before will need to register before they can apply for renewal.<\/p>\n
This will mean motorists have to share their email address, National Insurance Number and a valid UK passport number.<\/p>\n
A list of addresses you have lived in over the last three years will also have to be submitted to continue.<\/p>\n
However, older motorists have been urged to ensure they do not get caught out by online scams.<\/p>\n
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