Proof of Age for Northern Explorer 55 Ranger

[westv]

You can see why so many countries have national identity cards. It makes these sorts of "proof of age" situations so much easier.

Eh? Why pay for an ID card when you can just pay for a more useful passport?

 

[krus_aragon]

If you saw a photo of me I'd think you would know why.

You mean your forum avatar isn't a true likeness? (gasp!)

 

[westv]

Marital status for a driving licence? I wasn't aware of that.

As I've no intention of driving again surely I don't need an updated licence. I'm not understanding.

Only need to change at marriage if you change your name.

 

[alistairlees]

Marital status for a driving licence? I wasn't aware of that.

As I've no intention of driving again surely I don't need an updated licence. I'm not understanding.

If you have changed address then you need to update it. Details for various scenarios are on https://www.gov.uk/exchange-paper-driving-licence. It may be quite useful for other things to have a photocard licence. But anyway, why don't you try going to the station with your current paper one and buying the ticket anyway?

 

[hooverboy]

Only need to change at marriage if you change your name.

edit: I should have clarified

more important generally for females as it is usually their maiden surname that is changed to the marital one.
Not unheard of for men to take the female spouses surname,but not that common either.

In any case, with change of surname (or change by deed poll), then the licence needs updating.

 

[paddington]

As I've no intention of driving again surely I don't need an updated licence. I'm not understanding.

If you don't drive you don't need to do anything.

I suggest you buy the ticket for a future date (go to several stations if necessary/possible) and if they really don't want to sell it to you then you have time to try getting photo ID.

Eh? Why pay for an ID card when you can just pay for a more useful passport?

In most countries ID cards are cheaper (also mostly compulsory while passports aren't), and like the OP who doesn't see a reason to pay for a passport as he doesn't intend to leave the UK again, why pay more for a passport if you only want to travel to countries which will admit you with an ID card?

The US and Ireland do not have ID cards, but they have passport cards.

 

[Joe Paxton]

You really do need to invest in something to prove your age. I'm surprised that you have survived "off-grid" for so long. It sounds to me that the cheapest most effective approach would be to get a replacement driving licence incorporating a photo.

Why ?

 

[Joe Paxton]

Thanks for all the tips chaps.

I've looked up the cost of a replacement driving licence and at £77.60 when I've no intention of driving again it's out of the question. https://dvlalicenceapply.co.uk/exchange-paper-licence-for-a-photo-card

That is an unofficial, scam website.

It costs £20 to exchange a paper driving licence for a photocard licence. Information on the GOV.UK website here:
www.gov.uk/exchange-paper-driving-licence

 

[transmanche]

You can see why so many countries have national identity cards.

Eh? Why pay for an ID card when you can just pay for a more useful passport?

In many countries, an ID card is all you need to visit other nearby countries. E.g. at present EU citizens only need their national ID card to visit the UK - they don't need a passport.

Even in the US has a 'passport card' that can be used for travel within North America and the Caribbean - and is cheaper than a 'proper' passport.

 

[benk1342]

The US and Ireland do not have ID cards, but they have passport cards.

And most if not all US states have voluntary state issued ID cards for people that do not have driving licences that are cheaper or free, as photo ID is widely required in the US (for example buying alcohol).

 

[WesternLancer]

If the government gets its way, soon you won't be allowed to vote in GB if you don't have photo ID.

Pretty sure that is not true - in the places where they did the ID voter trials they had plenty of types of ID on the approved list that did not have photos

eg Derby
Derby's Voter ID pilot means that electors voting at their polling station on 2 May must produce some form of acceptable Identification (ID) before they are given a ballot paper. Voters will need either one form of photo ID or two forms of non-photo ID. Voters will not be able to vote without providing ID.

from
https://www.derby.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/councillors-democracy-elections/register-vote-guide/

 

[johnnychips]

I’ve used quite a lot of TPE Club 55 tickets and never been asked for age proof despite ticket checks on most trains.

 

[MikeWh]

Pretty sure that is not true - in the places where they did the ID voter trials they had plenty of types of ID on the approved list that did not have photos

eg Derby
Derby's Voter ID pilot means that electors voting at their polling station on 2 May must produce some form of acceptable Identification (ID) before they are given a ballot paper. Voters will need either one form of photo ID or two forms of non-photo ID. Voters will not be able to vote without providing ID.

from
https://www.derby.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/councillors-democracy-elections/register-vote-guide/

Those were the trials. The Queen's Speech said that photo ID would be required.

 

[gray1404]

The expired passport is still proof of age.

 

[ASharpe]

edit: I should have clarified

more important generally for females as it is usually their maiden surname that is changed to the marital one.
Not unheard of for men to take the female spouses surname,but not that common either.

In any case, with change of surname (or change by deed poll), then the licence needs updating.

Even if a woman doesn't change her name she might want to get it updated to change the Miss to Mrs.

I've no idea why they never print Mr.

 

[Karl]

Hmmmm...? I wonder what would be required if I changed my sex?

 

[krus_aragon]

Hmmmm...? I wonder what would be required if I changed my sex?

The law requires a change of name if you change your gender (as a friend of mine with a gender-neutral name learned recently), so you'd definitely need a new license.