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Tuesday, 2 October 2023

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Apply online for a first provisional driving licence

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

  • have not previously had a provisional licence
  • 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, Electron, Maestro or Delta 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

Please note, if you have previously held a provisional licence and no longer have it, you can apply for a replacement licence.

Do it online - do it quicker

Please have the following to hand:

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

DVLA will aim to send your driving licence within two weeks of you submitting your application.

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