If
you send a full valid current UK passport with your application
there is no need to have the reverse of your photograph certified.
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 seven of your
D1 form.
Who
can certify my photograph?
- a
local business person or shopkeeper
- a
librarian
- a
professionally qualified person, for example, a lawyer,
teacher or engineer
- police
officer
- a
bank or building society officer
- a
civil servant
- a
minister of religion
- a
magistrate
- a
local councilor or an MP (AM, MEP and MSP)
This
person must have known you personally for at least two years
and must not be a relative.
The
DVLA will make random checks on people who sign photocard
driving licence applications.
Some
professionals may charge you for this.
DVLA
will carry out checks on those who sign your photograph and
D1 form.