FROM THE LEDGER

Guides for everything that expires.

Renewal deadlines, notice periods and the small print of French paperwork — researched once, so you can set the date and move on.

DOCUMENTS 🇺🇸 US

How early can you renew a passport? (2026)

You can renew a passport any time before it expires, but six to nine months ahead is the sweet spot. Why early wins, and how to time it with LapseGuard.

18 Jul 2026 · 4 min
DOCUMENTS 🇬🇧 UK

How long is a driving licence valid? UK, US, EU

How long is a driving licence valid? It varies by country: UK 10-year photocard, US 4 to 8 years, EU 10 to 15. Track every expiry free with LapseGuard.

18 Jul 2026 · 4 min
DOCUMENTS 🇺🇸 US

How long is a US passport valid? (2026)

A US passport is valid 10 years for adults, five for children under 16. Learn the six-month travel rule and set a free expiry reminder with LapseGuard.

18 Jul 2026 · 4 min
VEHICLE 🇬🇧 UK

MOT reminder: how the MOT test cycle works

Your MOT is due yearly once a car turns three. Learn when your MOT is due, how the test cycle works, and set a free MOT reminder with LapseGuard.

18 Jul 2026 · 4 min
PRODUCT 🌍 Global

Stop tracking renewals in a spreadsheet

A spreadsheet lists renewal dates but never reminds you. Why it fails, and how a free renewal reminder app like LapseGuard catches what you'd miss.

18 Jul 2026 · 4 min
INSURANCE 🌍 Global

What happens if your car insurance lapses?

If your car insurance lapses, you are driving uninsured: illegal and costly. What a lapse means, how it raises your rates, and how to avoid a gap.

18 Jul 2026 · 4 min
DOCUMENTS 🌍 Global

Passport expires before a trip? What to do

If your passport expires before a trip, you can be refused boarding or entry. The six-month rule, whether you can still fly, and how to fix it fast.

18 Jul 2026 · 4 min
DOCUMENTS 🇫🇷 France

How early can you renew a French passport in 2026?

Six months before, not six weeks after. The timelines, the ANTS queue, and the summer trap.

8 Jul 2026 · 3 min
VEHICLE 🇫🇷 France

Contrôle technique 2026: the complete deadline calendar

First inspection at 4 years, then every 2, plus the new rules for motorcycles.

2 Jul 2026 · 3 min
INSURANCE 🇫🇷 France

Loi Chatel: cancel any French insurance without penalty

Notice periods, the renewal-letter rule, and the dates to set so you never overpay again.

26 Jun 2026 · 3 min
DOCUMENTS 🇫🇷 France

Residence permit renewals without the préfecture panic

A backwards timeline from your expiry date. Récépissé, appointments, and the 2-month buffer.

19 Jun 2026 · 3 min
SUBSCRIPTIONS 🌍 Global

Domain expired? The 30-day redemption window, explained

Grace, redemption, auction. What actually happens to a lapsed domain, hour by hour.

12 Jun 2026 · 3 min
DOCUMENTS 🇬🇧 UK

The 15-year driver's licence: when yours really expires

The paper-to-card switchover confused everyone. Find your true date in two minutes.

5 Jun 2026 · 3 min
MEMBERSHIPS 🇫🇷 France

Gym contracts and tacit renewal: leaving without a fight

Reconduction tacite, medical exceptions, and the registered-letter template that works.

29 May 2026 · 3 min
WARRANTIES 🌍 Global

Warranty tracking: keep the receipts that actually pay out

Legal vs commercial warranty, what proof counts, and a filing habit that takes 30 seconds.

22 May 2026 · 3 min
PRODUCT 🌍 Global

The 09:00 rule: why one notification beats ten

How we designed reminders you don't swipe away. Batching, lead times, and calm defaults.

15 May 2026 · 3 min

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