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Applying For A Licence

Provisional Licence

Before you can start learning to drive, you must apply for a provisional licence.

You can apply for your provisional licence either online or in person at your local post office.

To apply online for your provisional driving licence go to GOV.UK.

 Alternatively, you can apply for your provisional licence by completing the D1 application form, available at your local Post Office.

To apply for your provisional driving licence, you need to:

 

Turn 17 within 3 months (but you need to wait until your birthday before you can drive on the road)

Have a valid proof of identity

Live in the UK

Give all addresses where you’ve lived over the last three years

Be able to read a new-style number plate from 20 metres or an old-style number plate form 20.5 metres

Not be prevented from driving for any reason

Be able to pay £50 by debit or credit card

 

The DVLA will try to send you your provisional within 3 weeks of receiving your application although it can take longer if your health or personal details have to be checked.

 In the meantime, brush up on your Highway Code.

Remember – you will need your new licence to arrive prior to driving.

 

Full Driving Licence

Once you’ve passed your practical driving test, you can apply for a full driving licence and get out on the road!

Get in touch with the DVLA to swap your test pass certificate and provisional driving licence for a full licence as soon as possible.