Will I Need My Photograph Certified?
If you send a full valid current United Kingdom passport with your application there is no requirement to have the reverse of your photograph certified unless you are applying for a new 10 year period licence.
If you send any other documentation to confirm your identity with your application you will need to have the reverse of your photograph certified. The person who signs the reverse of your photograph must also complete section 6 of your DL1 form.
Who can certify my photograph?
- An MP
- A Magistrate
- A Minister of Religion
- A professionally qualified person (e.g. engineer, lawyer, teacher etc)
- A local councillor
- A bank official
- An established civil servant
- Local business person
- Shopkeeper
- Librarian
- A police officer; or
- Someone of similar standing.

