Apply for your first provisional driving licence
Get your first provisional driving licence for a car, motorbike, moped or other vehicle 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
- have been given permission to live in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) for at least 185 days
It costs 拢34 when you apply online.
If you applied for a provisional licence before 1 March 1973 you鈥檒l need to use this service to get a new licence.
This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
Sign in to apply
You鈥檒l need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign in details, you鈥檒l be able to create them.
You鈥檒l be told when you sign in if you need to prove your identity. This is to keep your details safe and usually involves using photo ID like a passport.
After you apply
DVLA will send you a confirmation email once you鈥檝e applied.
Your licence should arrive within one week if you apply online. It may take longer if DVLA need to make additional checks.
How much it costs
It costs 拢34 to apply online. You can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron or Delta debit or credit card.
When you can drive with a provisional licence
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.
If you already have a provisional licence
If you already have a provisional licence you can:
- renew your provisional licence
- replace your provisional licence if it鈥檚 lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed
- reapply for your provisional licence if you鈥檝e been disqualified
- change the address on your provisional licence
Apply by post
Complete form D1 鈥楢pplication for a driving licence鈥�, available from most .
Send your application to the address on the form, along with a cheque or postal order for 拢43.