If youre a key worker for example you work in a hospital or supermarket, or youre a lorry driver and you need your licence urgently, contact the dvla. Date of driving licence issue, photo expiry, issuing authority 4. However, even drivers whove been on the road for years are unlikely to have paid much attention to the reverse side of their licence. Alternatively if you are looking for the perfect number plate we have over 63 million private plates for sale which can be found at the click of a button. Date of birth name place of birth date the licence runs out driver number holders permanent address. Aswell as category codes, you may have restriction codes showing on your driving licence. Since 2015, the paper counterpart of uk driving licences was replaced by a new online system. When you contact us, please give your full name and address, and your date of birth or driver number. Get your first provisional driving licence for a moped, motorbike and car from dvla online.
In the united kingdom, a driving licence is the official document which authorises its holder to operate motor vehicles on highways and other public roads. Renewing your driving licence at 70 plus in northern ireland. Any driving, or driving related issues can have a great effect on everyday life, so call the number provided and we can connect you straight to the dvlas head office. Uk website and provide it to the employer together with the last four digits of their driver number. Replace a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed licence. Apr 02, 2019 every driver, whatever size or class of vehicle, with a 01 restriction on the rear of their licence must always wear glasses or contact lenses if they have informed the dvla they require them for. Information codes on your driving licence nidirect. Driving provisional licence, replacement lost licence, dvla. Driver and vehicle agency northern ireland dva tel. This will not change the user experience, but it does mean that it has successfully passed the 18 service standards for government digital services hosted on gov. Whether youre a learner driver or have multiple cars and a load of driving.
Driver number 5 your unique eight digit ni driver number. Give your full name and address if the address on your licence is incorrect tell them, date of birth, driving licence number and as much information about your medical condition as possible. Codes that dvla places on your driving licence, and their explanations. You can apply for it from the age of 15 years and 9 months and start to learn to drive a moped at the age of 16. Uk driving licences how to update, replace or renew your. Use this service to find the right phone number, email or postal address for dvla. Also known as the provisional entitlement, the lgv provisional licence is the document that allows an individual to begin practical skills training with a company such as the hgv training centre. There is no charge for changing your address on your driving licence. This could be up to 11 years depending on the offence youve committed. Physically disabled drivers with provisional category b entitlement will also be able to provisionally ride.
Jan 12, 2016 yesterday monday 11 january our share driving licence service moved from beta into live. Every driver is responsible for ensuring that their number plates display their registration correctly. The date displayed in 4a is the date the photocard licence was issued. No trailer may be towed, except when driving a tractor or where a full licence gives provisional entitlement to drive a car with trailer, large goods vehicle with. Holders photograph 6 not numbered the new photocard licence has a black and white photo. On 8 june 2015, the driver and vehicle licensing agency dvlaabolished the paper counterpart. Uk verify to access your driving licence information and get a licence check code. You can make an application for your provisional driving licence when you are 15 years and 9 months old. Hi i applied for my provisional licence but didnt get it i cancelled it so will i be able to apply on line agin for one as didnt get last one online 0. You must be able to read with glasses or contact lenses, if necessary a car number plate made after 1 september 2001 from 20 metres. Listed below are the full descriptions of the information codes which appear on your driving licence. The rac foundation, 2019 applying for a provisional driving licence by post.
You cant start driving lessons without one, whether youre being taught by a professional instructor or by family or friends. If your test was less than 3 weeks ago then you will just need to be patient. Training to become a professional lorry driver is a multistep process that includes obtaining a provisional licence. The photocard driving licence explained old format style licences are still valid and will be updated gradually as they are renewed and replaced. Driving lessons and practice you need a provisional driving licence to take lessons or practice. Not sure what those numbers on the back of your licence mean.
Replace a lost driving licence dvla contact number. Every driver, whatever size or class of vehicle, with a 01 restriction on the rear of their licence must always wear glasses or contact lenses if they have informed the dvla they require them for. Number plates need to be made from a reflective material without a background pattern. Provisional driving licence how to apply young car driver. The date shown in 4a is the date the photocard was issued. Apr 29, 2019 78 restricted to vehicles with automatic transmission. The dvla official site can be found on our page which offers the services. How does the dvla know which codes i need on my licence. A gb provisional driving licence contains the same information as a full licence.
A letter l on the provisional licence confirms that the holder is a learner driver. A driving licence is required in england, scotland, and wales for any person. Youll need to be at least 15 years and 9 months old to apply. Dvla also was known as the driver and vehicle licensing agency is a government organisation in the united kingdom. Apply for your first provisional driving licence gov. Share driving licence goes live dvla digital services blog. Paper licences will remain valid for the foreseeable future. Uk verify before, it will take you about 5 minutes to get set up. Photocard driving licence explained drivercheck driver. Reapply for a driving licence following a medical condition. For anyone applying for their provisional licence at the dvla in the future, i got my provisional in the mail 5 days after i applied i applied in wimbledon on monday and got it in the mail on saturday and i got my brp and marriage certificate back three mail. If your number plate is wrong, the car will fail its mot test and you could be fined up to.
David jenkins, media relations officer for the dvla, told us. Dvla what address do i send my provisional license to. If caught driving without a licence, dvla up passed. A provisional driving licence is required for those who wish to learn to drive in the uk. In northern ireland, this government agency is called driver and vehicle agency continue reading dvla provisional licence. The total number of provisional driving licences registered with dvla for the whole of great britain is over 8,000,000. Therefore you will need to fill in the application form d46p and send it to dvla and if you do not have any medical conditions which would affect your driving, you should receive a new driving licence to last you for another three years, that is, till you are 76, after which you will have to do the same process again if you wish to keep on. Oct 31, 2019 a provisional driving licence gives you access to learn to drive a car and learn to ride a moped or motorbike. These restriction codes can show on your licence categories and they could vary depending on if you have to wear glasses whilst youre behind the wheel, the weight of the vehicle itself and you also might be limited to how many seats the vehicle can have. You can start drivinglearning to drive a car at 17 or 16 if you want to drive a moped or light quad bike.
If you hold provisional entitlement or you are applying for a provisional licence, if special controls are needed then these will be added when you pass your driving test. There is no charge for queries using a check code, though if you are checking more than a few drivers, individual lookups can become very timeconsuming to administer. Dvla call connection service cost 7p per minute plus your standard network charge. Use dvla contact number 0844 448 5990 to call customer service agents of dvla and talk to the team for any issues related to your driving licence, vehicle registration or any general queries relating to the dvla. Dvla phone number you can phone the dvla on 0871 976 3359 for all general queries, alternatively you can contact dvla using the phone numbers displayed below for the correct department. Alternatively, upon receipt of this questionnaire we will. Dvla omagh contact number 0844 448 5990 dvla contact number for customer service in omagh. Sep 24, 2012 dvla have lost my licence,now saying i only have a provisional,they do know i passed my test but are saying i didnt send in provisional within the 2 years,they have had my full licence on at least 3 occasions for change of address and it has always come back ok,but not this time,i have sent them so much proof that i have a full licence including purchasing a car on hp,leasing a van and proof. Please ensure you have the bill payers permission before contacting a company on our website. B if you passed your test before the 1 st of january 1997 youre usually allowed to drive a vehicle and trailer combination up to 8,250kg maximum authorised mass or mam for short. Also give us as much information as possible about your medical condition. Replace a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed driving licence renew, reapply or change your licence. The letter l displayed on the provisional driving licence has been placed by the dvla since september 1999 on all gb provisional licences and confirms the holder is a learner driver. Its worth noting that drivers can no longer ride motor tricycles with a provisional licence.
Oct 06, 2008 if caught driving without a licence, dvla cockup passed test sent off for licence, got send new licence with wrong details, so sent it back, and never recieved new one, and never chaced it up, being involved in an accident were my info had come up that i had only a provisional which is wrong. The dvla can solve your road tax, drivers license and personalised plate issues. View or share your driving licence information gov. A direct number can be obtained from their website at no or lower cost here contact dvla call connection service. An example of a full provisional photocard licence front an example of a full photocard licence. It is responsible for maintaining the database of drivers in great britain. This will not change the user experience, but it does mean that it has successfully passed the 18 service standards for government digital services hosted on. Dvla, 7078 collingdon street luton bedfordshire lu1 1rx. You will have to wait to learn how to drive cars and motorcycles until you are the age of 17. The provisional and full photocard driving licences follow the same general layout. The numbers on the back of your driving licence that youve probably never read. Yesterday monday 11 january our share driving licence service moved from beta into live. A provisional driving licence is the first licence you will get.
To navigate to important dvla content please visit our main areas of dvla information, dvla registrations, drivers, and vehicles. Visit the dvlas directgov apply for a provisional licence page. They show what if any restrictions, and vehicle adaptation codes your driving entitlement has. Dvla contact number for customer services dvla talk. Oct 10, 2019 therefore you will need to fill in the application form d46p and send it to dvla and if you do not have any medical conditions which would affect your driving, you should receive a new driving licence to last you for another three years, that is, till you are 76, after which you will have to do the same process again if you wish to keep on.
A provisional driving licence gives you access to learn to drive a car and learn to ride a moped or motorbike. Use dvla contact number 0844 448 5990 to call customer service agents of dvla and talk to the team for any issues related to your driving licence, vehicle registration or. All chief executives, main contacts and apse contacts in scotland, england and wales. Jan 10, 2018 dvla, 7078 collingdon street luton bedfordshire lu1 1rx calls cost.
When youre registering a vehicle for use in the uk, there are a few things that you need to get checked first. Categories of vehicles the licence is valid for black and white photo issuing authority overflow of information. Information on driving licences driver licence check. Dvla dromore contact number 0844 448 5990 dvla contact number for customer service in dromore. What the numbers on the back of your driving licence really mean. The authority that issued the licence is shown in 4c. If youve committed an offence a code will stay on your driving licence for a number of years. International house, queens road, brighton, bn1 3xe.
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