When to expect your new driving licence. DVA aims to deliver your driving licence to you within three weeks of receiving your application. It’ll take longer if your health or personal details have to be checked. Allow at least three weeks for your driving licence to arrive before contacting DVA.
How long does it take for a drivers license to come in the mail UK?
Please allow 4 weeks for your new documents to be sent to you if applying by post. Please do not call us within those 4 weeks as your application will be processing and we will not be able to provide further information.
How far behind are DVLA?
What are the processing times for DVLA medical driving licences? The DVLA hopes to be back to ‘normal’ processing times for medical driving licences by September 2022. If that happens, that means 90% of cases will be processed within 90 days.
Why is DVLA taking so long?
The processing times are taking months longer than expected for many – a delay that the DVLA has attributed to a strike that took place in August 2021. For some, the stalling process has left them out of work, or immobilised in rural areas for months on end.
Can I still drive while waiting for new licence?
Can I drive while waiting for my provisional Licence renewal? Yes. The DVLA says ‘if your licence expires (runs out) while your application is being processed by the DVLA you may be able to continue driving‘.These include conditions such as your doctor must have told you that you are fit to drive.
How long does it take to get my driving licence back from DVLA 2022?
The DVA aims to process your licence within 10 working days of receiving a fully filled in application. This may take longer if your health or personal details have to be checked. Allow at least four weeks for your driving licence to arrive before contacting the DVA.
How long does it take to get my driving licence back from DVLA online?
You’ll normally get your driving licence within a week of completing your online application.
How long does the DVLA take to return a licence?
within 3 weeks
Your driving licence should arrive within 3 weeks. It might take longer if your medical or personal details need to be checked.
How can I speed up my DVLA application?
“This is the quickest, easiest, and often cheapest way to deal with us. “We recommend that you use our online services where possible. “If you apply online, you should receive your driving licence or vehicle registration certificate (V5C) within five days.”
How long does it take for DVLA to make a decision?
If the DVA can make a decision based on the information you originally provided, they aim to make this decision within three to four weeks.
Can I drive while waiting for DVLA?
Your application may take longer than usual if it needs to be referred to a doctor (unless you’re applying for a bus or lorry licence). You can usually keep driving while DVLA are considering your application.
Can I drive while waiting to hear from DVLA?
As soon as the DVLA receives your correct and complete application for a new licence and as long as you meet all the Section 88 criteria, you may drive. It is important that you are satisfied that the medical condition you have declared on your application does not stop you from driving.
How can I check the progress of my driving licence?
You can email us on [email protected] to: Check the progress of your application or renewal. Change your name or address.
Can I drive my car before my licence arrives?
Although it could take up to three weeks for you to receive your updated photocard in the post, you don’t need to wait for it to arrive before you drive. As long as your car is taxed and insured, you’re good to go.
Can you start driving before your license arrives?
Get your full UK driving licence
You don’t have to wait for the licence to arrive though. You can start driving on your own straight away.
How long is the wait for full license?
You may apply for a Full Licence after you have had your Restricted Licence for 18 months if you’re under 25 years of age, or in 6 months if you’re 25 and over.
Is there a backlog with DVLA licence?
DVLA eliminated the backlog in paper-based standard driving licence applications in mid-2022, returning to processing applications within usual time limits by May 2022 and reducing the number in progress to typical levels by July 2022.
How long are driving Licences taking by post?
If you have a paper licence, you will need to send an up-to-date passport-type photo with your application. Postal applications take up to 3 weeks.
How do I speak to a real person at DVLA?
If you would like to contact DVLA, you can ring them up at 0300 790 6802. If you’re calling from abroad, please dial +44 844 306 9203. If you would like to know of other ways to contact DVLA, please view the options below.
How long do Provisional License take to come 2022?
If you’ve applied for your provisional licence online, it will usually only take about a week to be approved and sent to you. Allow 3 weeks for delivery from postal applications.
Can I drive without my license on me UK?
If you do not have these documents with you, you have 7 days to take them to a police station. You’re breaking the law if you do not show the requested documents within 7 days.