Useful Information 

How old do I have to be to start Driving?
For most of us it is 17 years but if you are currently getting Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate (mobility component) you can start at 16.

You can however apply for a provisional licence when you are 16yrs (because at that age you can ride a moped). Once you have received your provisional licence number, you can then book your theory test for when you have turned 17yrs.


How do I apply for a first provisional license & how much does it cost?
If you have never held a driving license before you will need to apply for a provisional license.

You must:
1. Complete driving license application form D1 and photo card application form D750 (available from most post offices)

2. Enclose original documentation confirming your identity, either

• Full valid Current Passport
• Birth certificate
• Certificate of Registry of Birth (Provided your name is present on the certificate)
• Adoption certificate
• ID Card issued by a member state of the EC/EEA
• Travel Documents issued by the Home Office
• Certificate of Naturalisation or Registration

If your name is now different from that shown on the document you submit to confirm your identity, you must also supply original documentary evidence to confirm your change of name i.e. Marriage Certificate, Decree Absolute or Decree Nisi papers, Deed Poll or Statutory Declaration

3. Enclose a photograph of you which must be:

• Colour passport-type and size (size of image 45 mm x 35 mm) - Not black & white
• A recent and true likeness, showing the full face, with no hat, helmet or sunglasses
• Taken against a plain, evenly lit and light background
• Signed on the reverse by the person who has completed section 5 of your D750 form (if you enclose any document other than a full valid current United Kingdom passport)

Unless you send a full valid current United Kingdom passport with your application you must have the reverse of your photograph signed by either:

• An MP
• A Magistrate
• A Minister of Religion
• A professionally qualified person (e. engineer, lawyer, teacher etc) ie someone with letters after their name
• A local councilor
• A bank officer
• A civil servant
• A police officer; or
• Someone of similar standing

This person must have known you personally for at least two years and must not be a relative and must also complete section 5 of your D750 form.

4. Enclose the appropriate fee.

5. Send the above required information to DVLA Swansea SA99 1AD.
Note that if this is your first license application then you cannot legally drive until you have received the license.

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