What to prepare for a first Great Britain provisional licence

Online applicants follow the sign-in prompt

DVLA asks an online applicant to sign in and tells them if an identity check is needed. Photo ID such as a passport is the usual evidence for that check. The online application costs GBP 34. The minimum application age is 15 years and nine months, with separate rules about when a person can start driving. Source 1

Passport numbers and share codes use different checks

A valid UK passport number is nine digits. GOV.UK says to write it on the application form when using that evidence, and to keep the physical passport. A UKVI account holder can instead use the immigration status service to generate a share code under the option for another purpose. Source 2

Check what goes with a paper certificate

DVLA lists a UK birth, adoption or naturalisation certificate with further evidence such as a P60, a pay slip or an eligible letter showing a National Insurance number. It also lists current Irish passports and specified other evidence. The identity guide generally requires originals when the route calls for documents by post. Source 2

Form D1 has a separate postal fee

For the first application by post, GOV.UK directs applicants to form D1, available from most Post Offices, and lists a GBP 43 cheque or postal order. When a signature is needed to verify a form and photo, DVLA sets requirements for the signer. The identity guide lists cases such as a UK passport number or share code where a separate verification signature is unnecessary. Source 1 Source 2

Sources

• GOV.UK apply for your first provisional driving licence
• GOV.UK identity documents needed for a driving licence application