Not sure if you need to get a new driving licence?

You licence is expiring

Visit our renewals page for more info

You change your address

You can update your address by using our in-branch renewals service or by picking up a D1 from participating Post Office branches. You can apply online on the .GOV website.

You change your name or gender

You must do this by post. You can pick up a D1 form from participating Post Office branches. For more info: https://www.gov.uk/change-name-driving-licence

Your licence has been defaced, lost, stolen or destroyed

You can apply by post by picking up a D1 form from participating Post Office branches.

You can apply for a new one online on the .GOV website.

Request a UK driving licence application (D1) form

You can pick one up in participating Post office branches. We stock them on behalf of the DVLA.

You can also request a D1 form online.

Complete the form correctly

If you need some help filling the form out, use the guide leaflet (INF1D) that comes with it.

If you still have questions, contact the DVLA

Pay for it

The amount payable is listed on the back of the D1 form. For further information on up to date fees go to www.gov.uk/driving-licence-fees.

Cheques and postal orders are currently the only accepted ways to pay, please write your name and date of birth or driver number (if you know it), on the back of your payment method

Send it all to the DVLA

You’ll find the address on the D1 form.

We recommend sending it by Special Delivery, especially if valuable documents are inside.