Before you can start learning to drive, you need to apply for your first Provisional License.
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
If you already have a provisional licence, you do not need to apply again to drive a car.
It costs £34 to apply online. You can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron or Delta debit or credit card.
You’ll need to provide:
an identity document unless you have a valid UK biometric passport
addresses where you’ve lived over the last 3 years
your National Insurance number if you know it
You’ll get a confirmation email from DVLA after 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.
