Apply Provisional driving licence

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Get your first provisional driving licence for a car, motorbike, moped, or other vehicle from DVLA online. To apply, you must: be at least 15 years and 9 months old, read a number plate from 20 metres away, have lived in the UK for at least 185 days in the past 12 months, and find a local instructor for driving lessons

 It costs £34 to apply online for your provisional driving licence. You can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron, or Delta debit or credit card. To prepare, find a local instructor for driving lessons and practice for your theory tes

You’ll need an identity document, like your passport, and addresses from the last 3 years. You may also be asked for extra details, such as your National Insurance number if available. After applying online, DVLA will send a confirmation email. Your licence should arrive within a week, though checks may delay it. To get ready, study for your theory test, book driving lessons, and find a local instructor