what is the issue number on a driving licence

The issue number on a driving licence is a number that identifies the date the licence was first issued, the date when the photo on the licence was taken, and the date when it began as a valid form of ID. The issue number is specific to the photocard itself rather than the licence, and it increases every time a new UK driving licence is issued. The issue number is usually listed in all bold digits and under a section marked “4a, 4b, 4c, or 4d” on the front of the photocard driving licence. It is usually located next to the drivers photo on the licence card.