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Apply for the extension, attaching the necessary documentation.
Apply for renewal or extension, meeting the requirements including a psychophysical fitness report. Expiry alone does not require retaking theory and practical tests, but you may not drive with an expired licence. Renewal may be requested from three months before expiry or afterwards; applying three months beforehand is not compulsory. Documentation and procedure depend on the application channel and circumstances under current DGT guidance.
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Apply for the extension, attaching the necessary documentation.
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