How To Apply For Your Provisional Driving Licence

It costs £34 to apply online. You can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron or Delta debit or credit card.

You’ll need to provide:

• an identity document unless you have a valid UK biometric passport
• addresses where you’ve lived over the last 3 years
• your National Insurance number if you know it

You’ll get a confirmation email from DVLA after you’ve applied. You might be asked to take part in research by email, but you can opt-out.

Your licence should arrive within one week if you apply online. It may take longer if DVLA needs to make additional checks.

When you can drive with a provisional licence

There are different rules depending on your age and the type of vehicle. Check what vehicles you can drive and when before you start to learn.

Other ways to apply

You can apply by post. Fill in form D1 available from the DVLA form ordering service and certain Post Office branches.

It costs £43 to apply by post. Make your cheque or postal order payable to DVLA (do not send cash). Damaged or altered cheques will not be accepted.

You’ll also need to include:

• an identity document unless you have a valid UK biometric passport
• a colour passport-style photograph

Send your application and payment to:

• DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AD – if all your documents are from the UK
• DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AF – if any of your documents are from outside the UK

Your provisional licence should arrive within 3 weeks. Contact DVLA if it has not arrived by then.