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:

It costs 拢34 when you apply online.

If you applied for a provisional licence before 1 March 1973 you바카라 사이트檒l need to use this service to get a new licence.

This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Sign in to apply

You바카라 사이트檒l need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign in details, you바카라 사이트檒l be able to create them.

You바카라 사이트檒l be told when you sign in if you need to prove your identity. This is to keep your details safe and usually involves using photo ID like a passport.

After you apply

DVLA will send you a confirmation email once you바카라 사이트檝e 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 拢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

There are different rules depending on your age and the type of vehicle. Check what vehicles you can drive and when before you start to learn.

If you already have a provisional licence

If you already have a provisional licence you can:

Apply by post

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Send your application to the address on the form, along with a cheque or postal order for 拢43.

Part of Learn to drive a car: step by step

  1. Step 1 Check you're allowed to drive

    Most people can start learning to drive when they바카라 사이트檙e 17.

    1. Check what age you can drive
    2. Requirements for driving legally
    3. Driving eyesight rules

  2. Step 2 Get a provisional licence

    1. You are currently viewing: Apply for your first provisional driving licence 拢34 to 拢43

  3. Step 3 Driving lessons and practice

    You need a provisional driving licence to take lessons or practise.

    1. The Highway Code
    2. Taking driving lessons
    3. Find driving schools, lessons and instructors
    4. Practise vehicle safety questions

  4. and Prepare for your theory test

    1. Theory test revision and practice
    2. Take a practice theory test

  5. Step 4 Book and manage your theory test

    You need a provisional driving licence to book your theory test.

    1. Book your theory test 拢23
    2. What to take to your test
    3. Change your theory test appointment
    4. Check your theory test appointment details
    5. Cancel your theory test

  6. Step 5 Book and manage your driving test

    You must pass your theory test before you can book your driving test.

    1. Book your driving test 拢62 to 拢75
    2. What to take to your test
    3. Change your driving test appointment
    4. Check your driving test appointment details
    5. Cancel your driving test

  7. Step 6 When you pass

    You can start driving as soon as you pass your driving test.

    You must have an insurance policy that allows you to drive without supervision.

    1. Find out about Pass Plus training courses