Originally Posted by
megaloman
Why not send your EU ID to the DVLA? for DVLA/immigration purposes in the UK EU ID works same way as passport - I always send my EU ID and keep my passport in case I need to travel.
Unfortunately I as I am changing the license to my married name - the DVLA insisted that I provide ID on top of a marriage certificate, and I never got around to changing my EU ID card to my new name, but had changed my passport. Probably my mistake and I should learn to be more prepared!
No machines for me so I hope Gatwick won’t be too busy when I get back...