If, for any reason, this is not possible or you don’t want them to use this one, you will have to send a new photo to the DVLA by post. The DVLA will use your UK digital passport photo. If the DVLA cannot verify your identity, you will be told what to do. This includes your National Insurance number. If you decide to go ahead an apply online, you are agreeing that the DVLA can check your personal data. You can get these form from the online DVLA form ordering services or the majority of Post Offices have D1 forms. You will need to do this by a postal application, using form D1 for car and motorcycle licence or D2 forms for lorries and buses. It is not possible for you to apply online if you have changed your name.

Be able to provide addresses of where you have resided for the last 3 years.

A valid UK passport or other form of identity.

Be able to pay £20 by MasterCard, Visa, Electron, Maestro or Delta debit or credit card.

Not have been prevented from driving for any reason.

Be able to meet the minimum eyesight requirement.

Be classed as a resident of Great Britain.

You will need to make sure you are/have these things:

If you need to, you can register for one of these as part of your application.

To apply, you will need to use your Government Gateway ID. You should remember that the DVLA will try to send you your driving licence back within 3 weeks, but this may not be the case if your personal or medical details need to be checked. Find more information about the changes to the paper part of the photocard licence here. You should not throw your paper driving licence away. If this is not the case for you and your paper licence is still valid and in date, there is no need for you to exchange it for a photocard.

Are getting a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) driver qualification card (DQC).Change your name (for this, you will need to apply by post with a D1 or D2 form).

Newest d1 form