Licence Share Code - GOV.UK

How to get a licence CHECK code for renting a vehicle

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As you will be aware, the paper counterpart of the UK driving licence will be abolished as of the 8th June 2015 and any points and endorsements will no longer be put on to your licence, but will now be loaded on to the gov.uk website. 

This is for UK driving licence holders only.

Below is the web address provided by the GOV.UK so that you (the driver) can obtain a licence check code.

It is a requirement when hiring a vehicle and must be produced to us 'the rental company' so we can access your UK driving licence information, such as penalty points, endorsements and vehicle you can drive etc, so please bring it with you upon collection of your rental vehicle or call us 2 days before with your code.

Check codes are valid for 21 days and can only be used once, so you will have to obtain a new VALID code for EVERY RENTAL.  They are also case sensitive.

To get a driving licence check code you will need to visit the GOV.UK website by using the below link.
www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence
 
You will need to know the following information when applying:
  • Drivers full driving licence number
  • Drivers national insurance number
  • Drivers post code from the front of their driving licence

How to create a share code:
  • go to www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence
  • Click on the 'Start Now' button
  • Insert your 
    • Driving licence number
    • National Insurance Number
    • Your post code 
    • Tick the box for 'I Agree' and then click-on the 'View Now' button
Your personal details will apear -
  • Click on the 4th tab across the top of the screen named 'Get A Check Code'
  • Click on the 'Get A Code' button
  • A case sensitive code will appear, please ensure you write it down exactly as it appears or print it off, and bring it with upon collection of your rental vehicle.
Please ensure your code is valid, as it will not work if it is invalid.

We do ask that you know or write down your national insurance number encase the licence check code does not work and we need you to get another check code when you are at our depot.

A share code is require for each and every driver, we cannot give you a vehicle without a valid share code and you will lose the full deposit paid at the time of booking, no refund will be given.
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