We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Get your first provisional driving licence for a car, motorbike, moped or other vehicle from DVLA online. To apply you must:. Start now. You might be asked for additional information, such as your National Insurance number if you know it. Your licence should arrive within one week if you apply online. It may take longer if DVLA need to make additional checks.
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. To apply for your provisional driving licence , either fill out a form from the Post Office or apply on the DVLA website. A valid form of ID such as a current passport, a biometric residence permit, or a UK certificate of naturalisation.
You can still be fined without a full driving licence Benefits claim letter or a photocopy of the front page of a benefits book. You should be wary of unofficial sites that offer to process your licence application, as they often charge a hefty admin fee on top of the cost of your licence.
Postal applications can take up to three weeks, whereas online applications should be processed within a week. A provisional licence, as with a full UK driving licence, lasts until the day of your 70th birthday. There are three levels of cover in the UK:.
Comprehensive insurance - will pay out if damage or injury is incurred to others, their property or the insured or their car. When you pass your test the test centre will apply to the DVLA for your full licence. Just remember to let your insurer know that you have passed as well.
To apply for a provisional driving licence, you have to be at least 15 years and 9 months old. You also have to be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away. But equally important is learner driver insurance. If you learn to drive with a professional driving school, insurance is usually taken care of. However, the DVSA recommends you get up to 20 hours of private practice on top of your driving lessons. Head here to learn more about learner insurance, why you need it, and what it covers.
Legally, no, you do not have to pass your theory test before you start taking driving lessons. You have to pass your theory test before you can take Hi Asad, If you've got British citizenship then you should have no problem.
Do you have a UK passport? I've applied my for my provisional licence by post I've sent my BRP card over 3 weeks now , how long does take to come back I am going to holiday in 2 weeks now i m worried if they lost my brp card I can't travel without the card any one facing something like me. I want to know that im a british. I recently came from pakistan. Im 23 years old. Im british citizen. In this situation days rules also apply on me.
Hi Emma, That's odd! Did the DVLA send you a letter with any reason why? If not, it'd be best for you to call them on to see what the issue is. I also think the deadline has gone out of the window a bit because it's taking the DVLA so long to process the applications, but don't quote me on that!
Hope you manage to get it all sorted. Hi there, The DVLA have most likely received your application, but not got round to opening and processing it yet. This is because of the massive backlog since lockdowns, unfortunately. Chances are your application will progress soon. Hi, I need to extend the deadline to send supporting ID documents I am Irish so need to send passport Q1: being Irish, can I send something other than my actual passport? As I applied for my provisional licence 33 days ago and will not be able to send passport if this is absolutely required for another two weeks, I would like to extend the deadline within which to send the documents.
Can I send something other than my passport so I have that to travel? Hi, I understand the DVLA currently have backlogs with the provisional license application form, is there any way to retrieve my BRP back from them if they still haven't processed my application yet i.
It's been almost 6 weeks now. Thank you. I applied for my provisional licence in July. I did it online to 'speed things up' as DVLC said it would take a week or so. All are blocked. Hi Pras, The DVLA are still running behind due to the covid backlog, so it'll probably be a few weeks until your daughter gets her documents back. I've heard of some people waiting up to 3 months, in extreme cases.
Don't forget you can track the status of your application the DVLA website. They'll update you on the status of your application and the timescales.
I need my brp for travelling in two weeks time. Will DVLA send them back to me? My daughter applied for her first provisional driving licence and sent all the documents BRP etc on Sep and the documents are delivered on 16th September Ide just like to update that finally after 11 weeks my trackers has moved to "Transaction Completed: License issued".
Applied for my license on the 30th of june tracker still says awaiting return form, they even sent my documents back along with a note saying my details had been verified and that i might or might not get my license still, its currently stopping me from finding work as ive had to move to a rural area with no bus routes or transport. Hi Fiona, That's a bit unusual, I'd have expected the licence to have arrived by now.
Have you tried contacting the DVLA directly? Easier said than done, at the moment, but definitely worth a go. Applied for my sons provisional 27 June online tracker says application completed and signature verified!
Any idea how long until a licence is issued? Does an email get sent to say it has been issued? Hi Lisa, Nope, if you've opted to use your passport photo then the DVLA will be able to access it through the gov database. They'll contact you if any issues crop up. I wouldn't be too concerned about the wait just yet. I've heard of a few cases where people have been waiting around 3 months for their provisional to arrive.
This is down to the covid backlog, unfortunately. My guess is that your application is currently in a big pile and will be processed soon. If the status doesn't change within the next couple of weeks, it might be worth trying to call the DVLA to ask for an update. I applied online and gave permission for photo to be used from my new passport. When the form arrived for additional information, i didn't include a photo as i had previously agreed to use the passport one.
I have now been waiting 11 weeks and dvla still saying awaiting application return form. Have tried contacting them via phone and email but just generic reply. Hi Judith, Sorry to hear you've been waiting 13 weeks for your licence now — certainly dragging on now! Easier said than done, though! Chances are the licence has been posted and will be with you in a few days.
Hope it's with you very soon! Hi, I applied for my provisional, and the tracker says that my license has been issued, but I have not received a physical copy of my license. What is going on? It's been 13 weeks. Hiya Joanne, Yeah, I'd say that's your best bet. They might ask you to complete the form again and resend it, but they'll be able to advise over the phone. Please bear in mind that the DVLA are facing a large backlog, at the moment, so it might take a little while to get through to somebody on the phone.
Good luck! Hi Limbu, Thanks for getting in touch — hopefully I can help shed some light on the situation! Unfortunately, there are many people in a similar situation to you. I've heard of some people waiting up to 3 months to receive their licence — certainly not ideal, but I wouldn't worry too much just yet. I'll imagine it'll be with you soon, but please keep us all updated! Hi all, I applied online and after a week got the form. I filled out the form, sticked my photo, enclosed my original BRP and posted using special delivery both ways.
It's been more than 6 weeks now and the online tracker keeps displaying "Awaiting application return form". How long does it take after sending out the form and original documents? I am worried about my BRP now. Tried calling on DVLA's number, always the same response which might be auto that says "busy, can't process, byebye, etc.
Regards, U Limbu. I wouldn't be too worried yet, because I've heard of people waiting up to 12 weeks. Far from ideal, I know, but your licence should be with you soon. If not, then you'd be best calling the DVLA on Hi Anastasia, Ordinarily, it would only take a couple of weeks for your new licence to arrive. That was before covid though With the backlog caused by the lockdowns, it's likely to take quite a bit longer. I'd be prepared to expect a wait of up to 2 months, if I was you.
Not ideal, I know! Hopefully it's with you soon. Hi Claudia, Thanks for your comment! If you're certain that you ended up on a page from an official gov website, then you'll be fine. You are definitely right to be cautious, though — there are a lot of scammy, imitation websites out there so make sure to double-check the URL etc. With that in mind, you might feel better by sending your application in the post. It's worth noting the long delays at the DVLA, so your application might take a little longer.
If you choose to do a paper application, then you'll find more info there. If you choose to apply online, you'll be given instructions on how to submit your BRP at the end of the application. Good luck with it all! Hi, thank you for your amazing Information. I am trying to apply for a provisional with my BRP.
You must use our previous service" and then there is a button to go to that previous service. That site looks very strange, like technology from 20 years ago, and not at all like the rest of UK gov sites. I have a some questions, that I'd appreciate your advise with: 1 Is that site legit or a fake one?
I know it costs more, but that is not my concern.
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