Comment by Call them up and ask them, and they will give it to you. posted on Select [ Other] from the main menu, then [find the application number ]. 24 March 2015. Comment by Go to the GOV.UK website to start checking your licence now. How do you renew a licence? It's a simpler, clearer and faster way to view your driving information online. Driving licence photos must be replaced every 10 years (no matter how young you look). Comment by posted on Sign up to get updates direct to your inbox and stay informed about improvements to digital products and services in government. Please advise. Carrie Barclay Swansea The DVLA can only take a photo from your passport on your first application for a provisional licence. on a UK driving licence is made up as follows: for Miss Amanda Beth Smith dob 30th April 1961. Comment by Opening times are from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday and long delays can be experienced on occasions. Copyright 2008 - 2023 Confused.com. Comment by If youre interested in joining us, check out all open opportunities on the, One link on GOV.UK 350,000 more organ donors, New paths opened as Transport Direct closes down. Please contact the DVLA call centre on 0300 083 0013 where a colleague can help you further. GDS is here to make digital government simpler, clearer and faster for everyone. If forget your application number and need to find application number of learning licence then follow below process : Step 1: Go To the official website of the Parivhana Transport Service. Extremely frustrating, have tried numerous times!! If you reach this date without having passed your test, you will need to renew your provisional . Many thanks. Any existing paper counterpart has no legal status and should be destroyed. 11/03/15 - 10:47 #2. Download our app to help manage your car dates, running costs and insurance. You will also see detailed information about any outstanding penalty points including the date issued, where the penalty was issued and when it expires. How to Obtain No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Vehicle in Ladakh ? 14 November 2014, I've tried to change the address on my licence but my old address has been demolished and thusly DVLA don't recognise it being a vaild address anymore, Comment by Here is a guide to the UK driving licence number format. if they have my NI number my driving number and my postcode there is nothing stopping them from checking I know they are supposed to go on check a license and use a code which i created for them and when I do this it looks like they are off but there is nothing stopping then from using the information and go on view my license and the endorsement is definitely still on there not happy sort it out. 5 Can you get someone elses drivers license number? posted on You need a driving licence first. You do not need to tell us if you move temporarily (for example youre living away at university) if we can still contact you at your permanent address. 6 1 Lawrence C. Driving Licence Number is the Unique identity of Every Driver. The system won't recognise my postcode because it's a military camp, even though every other postcode recognition service that I've used online has found it. 15 January 2015. john But if you need more info, here's what you need to know. Comment by I need to change the address on my driving license ( i have an old style paper license) This can only be faxed or posted abroad.". After this, you will need to renew your licence every three years. Non-EU citizens can drive vehicles with up to 9 passenger seats (FVMR). On the front side is a unique 16-digit number created by the UK government for each person, allowing a person to drive on public roads in the UK. Gaining Insight into the UK 0121 Area Code | Know the Cost Per Call, Location, and How to Call, The types of vehicles you are eligible to drive. Comment by You may still know your driving licence number by following the steps mentioned above and contacting the DVLA. I always apply for my car licence online so the DVLA must have me on record. All the information I am entering is correct but is telling me it is not recognised and then diverting me to a page for lost licences, even though mine is not lost and I have all the information it is asking for, I'm beyond frustrated! However, lost driving licence should be reported and replaced right away. Up to the day before the applicant reaches the age of 70 or 3 years, whichever is longer. I now have to apply by post which entails sending a photo and identification. Applying for the driving licence, but dont know how to fill in the form? Lucy B By Joe Whitwell For Thisismoney.co.uk. posted on Comment by posted on The 4th and 5th digits are the date of birth ie. 09 October 2014. Lets get Started. Its holder has a right to operate one or more types of motorised vehicles, such as cars, trucks, motorcycles or buses on public roads. Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm posted on Each licence holder in England, Scotland and Wales has a unique driver number, which is 16 characters long. posted on Swiss The photocard driving licence explained All driving licences issued by Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) are now issued in a new format - a plastic photocard and a paper counterpart. Comment by Carrie Barclay . If it has fewer letters, the remaining spaces should be filled with the number 9. 8 Best Womens Only Gyms In London Exclusive Workouts For Women, 7 Top Shooting Ranges in London for Gun Enthusiasts (Updated 2023). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Get all the way through to entering the document number on the paper part of the license and it is not recognised. Send it to the DVLA. Drivers license numbers and driving records are private information only available upon request from law enforcement or other government agencies. I have checked and the service is currently working correctly. If you feel this information could be better displayed please do feedback at the bottom of the page (the 'Is there anything wrong with this page? Hez Once payment is taken - then what? If you've lost your licence and don't know what your NI number is, you can order a replacement online GOV.UK, replace a driving licence. Section 4b: The date at which your driving licence is valid to. I am having exactly the same issue. Da. This same problem is happening for me too. Community Experts online right now. Catherine Comment by If youve lost your licence and dont know what your NI number is, you can order a replacement online GOV.UK, replace a driving licence. View your driving licence informationis a new digital service from DVLA. Contact DVLA in Swansea, they will send the information to the lasr registered address of the licence holder. You can still drive while you wait for your new documents to be sent to you. 17 November 2014, I have tried entering my details (correctly) several times to view my driving record but doesn't work for me, Comment by ! Comment by 00:00 - How do I find my driving Licence number if I lost it UK?00:37 - What is my driving Licence number UK?01:07 - What do I do if I lost my driving Licence UK?01:38 - How long does a provisional license last UK?02:11 - What is my drivers license number UK?02:40 - How much is a provisional Licence in the UK?Laura S. Harris (2020, December 31.) Carrie Barclay Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. Your licence could be revoked for collecting 6 or more points within 2 years of passing your test. It's an annoying 14 to renew (17 if you renew by post), but that's a far better option than the fine. i tried entering same details several times but it say no match.please help, Comment by GB driver numbers are 16 digits, in a very specific format. Every answer I get from the DVLA is different and the response that I cannot go online is no use to me and unfair that I should be penalised and charged for something other people get for free. pay the appropriate licence fee (s). Aged above 60 but below 70. //-->. If you're stopped by the police with an expired licence, you'll likely be fined up to 1,000. Ask for FREE. 14 February 2015. Comment by posted on If you have a plastic driving licence, this number is found in field 4d on the front of your licence.