If you’ve applied for your provisional licence online, it will usually only take about a week to be approved and sent to you. Allow 3 weeks for delivery from postal applications. If you haven’t heard back after this time, contact the DVLA, who should be able to give you an update.
How much is a provisional license UK?
You are not legally permitted to start learning to drive without a provisional licence. Your first payment of £34.00 (if you pay online) or £43.00 (if you apply by post) will go to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) for your provisional licence.
When can you apply for provisional licence UK?
15 years and 9 months old
Overview. You can apply for a provisional driving licence when you’re 15 years and 9 months old. You can start driving a car when you’re 17. You can drive a car when you are 16 if you get, or have applied for, the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
What is provisional driving Licence?
You’ll need a provisional licence when taking your theory test, hazard perception and practical driving tests. You’ll need a provisional licence when taking your theory test, hazard perception and practical driving tests. You’ll also need it ready for your first driving lesson.
When can you apply for a provisional driving licence UK?
How do I get a section 88 from DVLA?
You must meet any conditions specified on your previous driving licence. The DVLA must have received your complete and correct application within the last 12 months. Your previous licence must not have been revoked or refused due to any medical condition.
Where do you send provisional licence?
The Documentation Needed. See the page from DVLA which gives the identity documentation needed to apply for a first provisional driving licence. You will need to send these along with a passport style colour photograph. Applications should be sent to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AD.
How long can you drive on a provisional licence UK?
10 years
A provisional driving licence lasts for 10 years. After you pass your written theory test, you have 2 years to take your practical driving test.
How do I apply for a provisional license in the UK?
Apply online for your Provisional Driving Licence. You can apply online for your provisional driving licence using the Government Gateway ID. Before you can apply for your first British provisional driving licence you must: be a resident of Great Britain. meet the minimum age requirement. meet the minimum eyesight requirement.
How much does it cost to get a provisional driving license?
You can also apply for your provisional licence by post. You’ll need to complete the DVLA’s form which can be found here or in certain post offices. Applying through the post costs £43 and you’ll need to enclose a cheque or postal order (you can’t send cash).
How do I get a provisional licence for a moped?
Get your first provisional driving licence for a moped, motorbike and car from DVLA online. To apply you must: be at least 15 years and 9 months old. be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away.
Can I get a provisional driving licence without a passport?
If you have a biometric passport, your provisional driving licence photo online is sorted, and you won’t need to provide a photo as DVLA use the same one from your passport. However, if you don’t own a passport, you will need to send an original ID by post – photocopies will not be accepted. A debit or credit card to pay the £34 fee.
