1st UK license

I'm a USC (been here over 12 months) about to apply for my provisional license using the paper application (DVLA's online application doesn't recognise my home address  ).

Just to doublecheck, is it true that I can send my BRP as my sole proof of identity? And if I send my BRP, do I not need to send a photograph as well? I just want to make sure I'm sending everything right the first time.

Also, what's the best way to get a cheque or postal order to pay my fee? I didn't get any cheques when I opened my bank account here and I've never purchased a postal order before. 

I know, as a UKC, that I can use my passport photo for my driving license and my friends have done this. Whether your BRP falls under the same category I have no idea.

Probably best to just give the DVLA a call to confirm. Can you send your passport although it's American?

Also, what's the best way to get a cheque or postal order to pay my fee? I didn't get any cheques when I opened my bank account here and I've never purchased a postal order before. 

You can buy a Postal Order from the Post Office.

http://www.postoffice.co.uk/postal-orders

You might find that all you have to do is ask your bank for cheques, especially if you have been with them for a while now. 

A quick update: I sent my postal application in with my BRP (no passport) and an unsigned photo. It's been less than two weeks - including the Easter holiday - and now I've received both my BRP (in the self-addressed envelope) and my provisional license (in its own envelope). They arrived on the same day. 

A quick update: I sent my postal application in with my BRP (no passport) and an unsigned photo. It's been less than two weeks - including the Easter holiday - and now I've received both my BRP (in the self-addressed envelope) and my provisional license (in its own envelope). They arrived on the same day. 

Glad it all went smoothly. 

A quick update: I sent my postal application in with my BRP (no passport) and an unsigned photo. It's been less than two weeks - including the Easter holiday - and now I've received both my BRP (in the self-addressed envelope) and my provisional license (in its own envelope). They arrived on the same day. 

Glad it came back! I was so nervous to send mine off.. as it feels like your BRP card is kind of your life line hah.

Good luck with your test