No. Don’t panic. This is actually a good idea. It’s like when we stopped using cheques at the supermarket. Or when we switched from DVDs to streaming. It’s progress, wrapped in a government website.
Just make sure you have the app downloaded by April 1st, 2026. Yes, April Fools' Day. The irony is not lost on me. The DVLA has a sense of humor, apparently. Or they just wanted to give us a chance to joke about it.
My advice? Clean up your phone storage now. Delete those 500 screenshots of memes. Make room for your license. Because in two years, your car’s paperwork is going to be living in your pocket. And honestly? I’m kind of here for it. Just don’t drop your phone in a puddle.