Get A Provisional Driving Licence

About Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is a division of UK government in charge of the maintenance of driver and vehicle databases in Great Britain. It also provides services such as issuing driving licences, collecting car tax, and selling private number plates.

About first provisional driving licence

The first provisional driving licence is issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to Great Britain residents who meet the minimum age and eyesight requirements and other related requirements. They can apply for the licence online with their debit or credit card, UK passport and other documents required by DVLA.

After applying successfully for a first provisional driving licence issued by DVLA, Great Britain residents will get the permission to drive on the UK road under supervision.

How Can You Apply For A First Provisional Driving Licence At Directgov?

Before you begin, you will need to prepare the following:

1. Your valid debit or credit card, UK passport, National Insurance number and information of previous addresses.
2. A device with Internet access.

Detailed instructions:

1. Go to the homepage of Driver licensing at: http://www.direct.gov.uk/drivinglicence.
2. Click on the link marked, "Apply for your first provisional driving licence" at the left side of the web page under the section "Driving licences".
3. Click on the green button marked "Start now".
4. Click "Register" if you don't have a Government Gateway User ID. Otherwise click "Log on".
5. Provide your personal information such as name, gender, date and country of birth, etc., and click "Next". Then complete the rest of application procedures as instructed by the website.
6. For further information, refer to the homepage of Driver licensing at: http://www.direct.gov.uk/drivinglicence.