The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has introduced a secure and easy to use service where you can apply for a new or updated driving licence onlinApply online for a first provisional driving licence

You can apply for your first British provisional driving licence online if you:

• are a resident of Great Britain
• can meet the minimum age requirement
• can meet the minimum eyesight requirement
• are currently not prevented from driving for any reason
• can pay £50.00 by Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, Electron, Delta or Solo debit or credit card
• have a valid UK passport or another form of identity
• can provide addresses of where you have lived over the last three years

Important

For your security and protection, during your online application DVLA will carry out identity checks. This may require you to print, fill in and send a completion form by post and enclose a photograph. In certain circumstances a form of identification is also required. For specific details please see the ‘Items required by post’ link on the right.

What you need to know

While applying, you’ll be issued with a Government Gateway user ID. If you already have a Government Gateway user ID, simply enter it with your password.
DVLA will aim to send your driving licence within 10 working days of receipt of your application.
When you’re readybe sure you have the following to hand:

• a valid debit or credit card
• your UK passport if you have one
• details of previous addresses

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