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 permitted to live in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) for at least 185 days
It costs £34 when you apply online.
If you applied for a provisional licence before 1 March 1973, you’ll need to use this service to get a new licence.
This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
Sign in to apply
You’ll need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign-in details, you’ll be able to create them.
You’ll be told when you sign in if you need to prove your identity. This is to keep your details safe and typically involves using a photo ID, such as a passport.
After you apply
DVLA will send you a confirmation email once you’ve 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 £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
Different rules apply depending on your age and the type of vehicle you are operating. Check which vehicles you can drive and when before you start learning.
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’s lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed
- reapply for your provisional licence if you’ve been disqualified
- change the address on your provisional licence
Apply by post
Complete form D1 ‘Application for a driving licence’, available from most Post Offices.
Send your application to the address on the form, along with a cheque or postal order for £43.