Useful Resources

DVLA Contacts

Driving Licences

To apply for a provisional driving licence, new photocard driving licence, updated licence (new name) or a replacement licence, fill in for D1 and return it to:

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1AD

Declaring SORN

You can declare SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) online at:

www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk

Lost or Stolen Registration Certificates

To replace a lost or stolen vehicle registration certificate (V5C):

Tel: on 0870 240 0010

Apply by post using a V62 (from your local Post Office) to:

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1DD

Medical Group

Drivers Medical Group
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1TU

Telephone: 0870 600 0301

(Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.30 pm and Saturday, 8.00am to 1.00pm)

Tax Discs

Renew your tax disc online at:

www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk

Vehicle Checks

Details of the information that the DVLA holds on its database about a vehicle can be found online at:

www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk

The DVLA also operates two premium rate telephone services, which operate Monday to Friday between 8.00 am and 8:30 pm, and Saturday between 8.00 am to 5.30 pm.

Vehicle check service - 0906 185 8585
Gives details of date of registration, year of manufacture, engine capacity, CO2 emissions and colour.

Date of liability - 0906 765 7585
Gives details of the vehicle tax due date.

Booking or Changing a Theory or Practical Test

Online

Online Theory and Practical Test Booking

Telephone

English speakers: 0870 0101 372

Welsh speakers: 0870 0100 372

Minicom: 0870 0106 372

Book by Post

If you want to book a test by post you will need to download an application form or get one from your driving instructor or your local practical test centre. Send it to:

Driving Standards Agency
PO Box 280
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE99 1FP

If you have any questions, you can email the DSA at bookings@dsa.gsi.gov.uk.

Advanced Driving Tests

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

Highway Code

View online at www.highwaycode.gov.uk

Order from The Stationery Office (TSO) www.tsoshop.co.uk

MOT Certificate Checks

MOT Status Line: 0870 330 0444 (calls charged at the national rate)

Online: www.motinfo.gov.uk