Apply Provisional licence

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Get your first provisional driving licence for a car, motorbike, moped or other vehicle from DVLAonline. To apply you must:

• be at least 15 years and 9 months old
• be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away
• have legally lived in the UK for at least 185 days in total in the past 12 months

 It costs £34 to apply online. You can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron or Delta debit or credit card. 

You’ll need:

• an identity document, such as your passport
• addresses where you’ve lived for up to the last 3 years

You might be asked for additional information, such as your National Insurance number if you know it.

You’ll get a confirmation email from DVLA after you’ve applied.

Your licence should arrive within one week if you apply online. It may take longer if DVLA need to make additional checks.