The paper counterpart driving licence is being axed on June 8 – and organisations are warning that drivers will need a ‘special code’ from the DVLA to hire a car or drive a company vehicle.
Currently, penalty points are displayed on a driver’s counterpart licence, but from June 8 they’ll be recorded on a virtual record which can be accessed online, by phone or post.
Should you need proof of your driving history, motorists will need to get a code from the DVLA to pass on to their employer or hire car company.
This unique eight-digit code can be accessed online through the