text: Are UK paper driving Licences still valid? - Notes from England
  Are UK paper driving Licences still valid?
  Are old book driving licences still valid?
  How can I convert my old license to smart card online?
  How can I convert my paper driving Licence to smart card in UP?
  The DVLA scrapped the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence in June 2015, for anyone with a licence issued after 1998 – it now has no legal status and can be safely binned. You used to need the paper part to detail any penalty points. … However, this only applies to licences issued after 1998.
  The government has decided to get rid of a paper or booklet based driving licences or the registration certificates. Now, these certificates would only be provided in two types of cards: a PVC based card or a Poly Carbonate one.
  How to Apply for Smart Card Driving Licence for Four Wheeler Online?
  Step 1: Visit the website of the Transport Department of your state and download the SCDL application form.