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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;New page&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;==Procedure==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Apply by Mail:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
#To Surrendering your Driver License, the applicant has to mail the application to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency [https://www.gov.uk/contact-the-dvla link]&lt;br /&gt;
#The applicant can download the application form from the following &lt;br /&gt;
#for car and motor bikes [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/275454/ODL.pdf link]&lt;br /&gt;
#Bus, coach or lorry licences [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/398216/VOC.pdf Link]&lt;br /&gt;
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)&lt;br /&gt;
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.&lt;br /&gt;
#The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.&lt;br /&gt;
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the DVLA office.&lt;br /&gt;
#The mailing address are given in “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page.&lt;br /&gt;
#The fee for this procedure is free of cost.&lt;br /&gt;
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.&lt;br /&gt;
#The applicant will receive an reply mail or SMS regarding the acceptance of surrendering their license.&lt;br /&gt;
#The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Required Documents==&lt;br /&gt;
*Completed application form&lt;br /&gt;
*for car and motor bikes [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/275454/ODL.pdf link]&lt;br /&gt;
*Bus, coach or lorry licences [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/398216/VOC.pdf Link]&lt;br /&gt;
*Original Driving License&lt;br /&gt;
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==Office Locations &amp;amp; Contacts==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;DIVER &amp;amp; VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Drivers Medical Group,&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
DVLA, SWANSEA,&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Phone: 0300 790 6807&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Fax: 0845 850 0095Contact Details [https://www.gov.uk/contact-the-dvla link]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Contact details based on type of application [https://www.gov.uk/contact-the-dvla/y link] - &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Note:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; The applicant has to select why they want to contact DVLA and select the type of services&lt;br /&gt;
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==Eligibility==&lt;br /&gt;
*Any Person who intends to Surrendering their Driver License is eligible to make this application.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Fees==&lt;br /&gt;
*The Fee for this procedure is free of cost.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Validity==&lt;br /&gt;
 Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.&lt;br /&gt;
 e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever&lt;br /&gt;
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==Documents to Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Application form&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; &lt;br /&gt;
*For car and motor bikes [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/275454/ODL.pdf link]&lt;br /&gt;
*Bus, coach or lorry licences [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/398216/VOC.pdf Link]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Sample Documents==&lt;br /&gt;
 Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Processing Time==&lt;br /&gt;
*The entire process can be completed within 7- 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Related Videos==&lt;br /&gt;
 Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.&lt;br /&gt;
 Attach videos using the following tag &amp;lt;&amp;amp;video type=&amp;#039;website&amp;#039;&amp;gt;video ID|width|height&amp;lt;&amp;amp;/video&amp;amp;&amp;gt; from external websites.&lt;br /&gt;
 Please remove the &amp;#039;&amp;amp;&amp;#039; inside the tags during implementation.&lt;br /&gt;
 Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,&lt;br /&gt;
 sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube&lt;br /&gt;
 width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.&lt;br /&gt;
 e.g In the following url &amp;#039;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M&amp;#039; Video ID is &amp;#039;Y0US7oR_t3M&amp;#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Instructions==&lt;br /&gt;
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Required Information==&lt;br /&gt;
*Applicant’s name and address&lt;br /&gt;
*Postcode&lt;br /&gt;
*Telephone&lt;br /&gt;
*Email address&lt;br /&gt;
*Driver Number:&lt;br /&gt;
*Diagnosis&lt;br /&gt;
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==Need for the Document==&lt;br /&gt;
*In Scotland, surrendering a driver&amp;#039;s license means voluntarily giving up the applicant’s driving privileges and returning his/her driver&amp;#039;s license to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).&lt;br /&gt;
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==Information which might help==&lt;br /&gt;
*For more information [https://www.gov.uk/giving-up-your-driving-licence link]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==&lt;br /&gt;
 Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.&lt;br /&gt;
 e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.&lt;br /&gt;
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==External Links==&lt;br /&gt;
[https://www.gov.uk/driving-medical-conditions Link]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Others==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;There are a few reasons why someone might choose to surrender their license, including:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Health concerns:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; If a driver has a medical condition that affects their ability to drive safely, they may choose to surrender their license.&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Age:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; As drivers get older, they may find that their ability to drive safely declines, and they may choose to surrender their license.&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Moving abroad:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; If someone is moving to another country and does not plan to return to the UK, they may choose to surrender their license&lt;br /&gt;
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