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Applying for a provisional driving licence

Before you can learn to drive a car, moped or motorcycle you must apply for a provisional driving licence. If you already hold a valid full driving licence and want to learn to drive larger vehicles, minibuses or buses you will need to apply for provisional entitlement for these vehicles.

Apply online

You can apply for your first provisional driving licence for a car, moped or motorcycle using the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA) secure and easy to use online service.

Apply in person or by post

You can apply for your provisional driving licence by completing the D1 application form that is available from the DVLA form ordering service or Post OfficeŽ branches. You will also need to enclose original documentation confirming your identity, a passport style colour photograph and the fee. Send your completed application and payment to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AD or you may be able to use the premium checking service.

When to expect your licence

DVLA aims to deliver your driving licence to you within three weeks of receiving your application. It will take longer if your health or personal details have to be checked.

When your licence is issued it will now have a number of added security features. One of the main differences being a laser engraved black and white photograph.

You will need to wait for your new licence to arrive before driving. Please allow at least three weeks for your licence to arrive before contacting DVLA.

Lost Your Licence?

If you lose your photocard just before your driving test you will not be able to take the test unless you can get a replacement before the test. If you just lose the paper "counterpart" you should be able to complete a form that the Examiner will have with him at the time of your test.  

 

                           

 

 

 

 

Apply online for a first provisional driving licence

 

      

DVLA form ordering service (opens new window)

 

Identity documents and photograph criteria

 

Premium checking service

 

 

New photocard driving licence

 

 

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