A licence disc renewal reminder you set yourself
The expiry date is printed on the disc itself, which is precisely why it disappears: you look at it every day without ever reading it. MiRicordi takes that date out of the windscreen and puts it on your phone, with a notification early enough to do something about it.
You add the date once. From there the app reminds you as far ahead as you like — most people pick three to four weeks — and brings the reminder back automatically every year, so you never have to set it again.
MiRicordi is a personal reminder app, not a government, licensing or motoring service. It has no link to any licensing authority, it cannot renew anything on your behalf and it does not check any official record. You enter the date you already know, and the app makes sure you remember it in time.
Why a date printed on the windscreen still gets missed
The licence disc is the only deadline you look at every single day and never actually read. It sits in the corner of the windscreen, it becomes part of the glass, and the small print stops registering after the first week.
The renewal notice is supposed to close that gap, but it depends on the address on record being current and on the post arriving. After a move, a change of ownership or a long trip away, plenty of drivers find out the disc lapsed weeks earlier.
A reminder you set yourself does not depend on either. You read the date once, type it in, and the phone takes over.
How much notice to give yourself
Three to four weeks is the practical answer. Renewing is rarely a five-minute job: there can be a queue, a document to find, a payment to make and a new disc to collect and fit.
A common setup is two alerts rather than one:
- one about a month ahead — to start the renewal
- one a few days before the expiry — to fit the new disc
- a yearly repeat, so the next cycle is already covered
Keeping the car's whole year in one list
The disc is one of several dates attached to the same vehicle: the driving licence of whoever drives it, insurance, the next service, tyres.
Putting them in one list changes how the year feels. Instead of reacting to whatever arrives first, you can see what is coming and spread the cost.
What MiRicordi is, and what it is not
MiRicordi is a personal reminder and organisation app. It is not a government service, a licensing authority or a motoring organisation, and it has no connection to any official system.
It cannot renew a disc, check a status or submit anything on your behalf. You enter your own date; the app makes sure you remember it in time.
Licence disc reminders — common questions
Where do I find my licence disc expiry date?
It is printed on the disc itself, on the windscreen. Read it once, add it to MiRicordi, and you will not need to squint at it again.
What if my renewal notice does not arrive?
The expiry date stays the same either way, which is exactly why a reminder based on your own date is more reliable than one based on the post.
Is MiRicordi free?
Yes. MiRicordi is free to download from Google Play and the reminder features come at no cost.
Also useful: car licence renewal reminders, driving licence renewal reminders, car maintenance reminders.
MiRicordi is an independent personal reminder app. It is not affiliated with any licensing authority or government service and cannot process renewals.
Frequently asked questions
Does MiRicordi renew the licence disc for me?
No. Renewing is something you do yourself, through the usual official channels. MiRicordi only reminds you before the expiry date so you have time to do it.
How early should the reminder be?
Three to four weeks is a comfortable choice: it leaves room for queues, for a renewal notice that never arrived, and for collecting the new disc without driving on an expired one.
Is MiRicordi available for iPhone?
MiRicordi is currently available for Android only and can be downloaded from Google Play. The iPhone version is on the way.
What else MiRicordi can remember for you
- Medication reminders — Take every dose on time and know before the box runs out.
- Health reminders — Appointments, tests and measurements in one place.
- Bill reminders — Utilities, rent and subscriptions paid before the due date.
- Document storage — Scan documents and get warned before they expire.
- Car deadlines — Insurance, servicing, road tax and the next inspection.
- Work reminders — Deadlines, meetings and recurring work tasks.
- Reminder calendar — Everything with a date in a single calendar view.
- Family organiser — School, sport, doctors and errands for the whole family.
- Birthday reminders — Birthdays and anniversaries, with time to prepare.
- Shopping list — A grocery list you actually remember to bring.
- Workout reminders — Train regularly and see what you really completed.
- Period tracker — Cycle calendar and discreet reminders, kept private.
- Memory journal — Save moments with a date, a note and a photo.
Deadlines people ask about most
- MOT reminders — Book the test before the certificate expires.
- Car tax reminders — Renew on time, even if the letter never arrives.
- Renewal reminders — Insurance, licence and subscriptions before they roll over.
- Bill due dates — Payment reminders without linking a bank account.
- Expiry dates — Passports, warranties and policies, flagged in advance.
- Registration renewal — Vehicle registration and inspection, on your state's cycle.
- Driving licence renewal — A date years away, remembered months ahead.
- Car licence renewal — On time even when the renewal notice never arrives.
- Oil change reminders — Your own interval, without the windshield sticker.
- Warranty tracker — Receipts stored and an alert before coverage ends.
- NCT reminders — Early enough to actually get a test slot.
- TV licence renewal — A yearly payment that repeats itself, automatically.
- WOF & rego reminders — Two dates, two cycles, both remembered in time.
- Motor tax reminders — Renew on time even if the notice never arrives.
Looking for practical advice first? Read the MiRicordi guides.
