A driving licence is only valid as two parts, the photocard and paper counterpart. Both parts contain important information, including your personal details, vehicles you are entitled to drive (provisional and full) and any endorsements you may have.

The Sleeping Dictionary 720p. What is a Driver's license? Driving licence in the United Kingdom. The driver's license number is the same as the person's Tax ID number.

The photocard driving licence explained Your photocard will contain your full name, date of birth, country of birth and your address. It will also include your driver number, issue number*, the start and end date of your photocard licence and an electronic copy of your photo and signature. The front of the photocard will show the vehicles you are entitled to drive.

If you have a full licence your provisional entitlement will be shown on the counterpart. If you hold a provisional licence your provisional entitlement will be shown on the front of your photocard. When you receive your provisional driving licence, check all details are correct. The counterpart driving licence explained Your paper counterpart will contain your full name and address.

It will also include your counterpart reference number, issue number* and an electronic copy of your signature. The paper counterpart will display any endorsements you may have and any provisional entitlement if you have a full licence. * THE two parts of the photocard driving licence must match.

Every time a licence is renewed, or updated with an endorsement, then the issue number is changed by the DVLA. If the issue number does not match and other details differ, then the driver could be tampering with, or fraudulently using an old version of their licence. Security features The photocard driving licence and paper counterpart contain a number of enhanced security features that weren't available on the older versions. One of the main differences between the two is the current photocard has a black and white photo while the older version a colour one. The driving licence also has tactile (raised) surfaces, tactile engraved text, changing colours as well as complex background designs. Replacing your driving licence if lost, stolen, defaced or destroyed If you have lost your photocard and/or counterpart you must apply for a replacement licence as the licence is not valid without both parts.