Website of the UK government

Government Gateway

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.

Important

During your online application, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will carry out identity checks for your security and protection. If DVLA can’t fully verify and authenticate your identity you will be informed at the end of the application. You will then need to print, fill in and send an application completion form, which is available at the end of the application.

Don’t worry if you can’t print it now. Help on how to print will be given at the end of the application.

The photo for your licence

As DVLA no longer issue paper licences we will need a photo and signature for your licence. If you have a UK digital passport DVLA will try to electronically capture these from the Identity and Passport Service.

If this isn’t possible or you don’t want us to use the photo on your digital passport you will need to send us a photo by post. A completion form will be available at the end of the online application.

If you have read and understand the above information and want to apply online click the link below.

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