Scotland - How To Apply for a Provisional Driving Licence

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Procedure

Apply Online:

1. To Apply for a Provisional Driving Licence, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
2. The applicant has to click “Start Now” to make the online application.
3. Next the applicant has to answer the questionnaires and complete the application form will all the necessary details.
4. Next the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Review the application and click “submit”
6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested.
7. After successful payment the applicant can download the receipt as a proof of payment.
8. DVLA will send the applicant a confirmation email once he/she has applied.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. Once everything is accepted DVLA will send the license through post.
11. The entire process can be completed within 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Any Identity document
• Proof of addresses of where you’ve lived over the last 3 years
• A new passport type photo taken within the last month (do not sign the back of the photo)

Office Locations & Contacts

UNITED KINGDOM POST OFFICE
PO Box 2
Southport
PR8 2JD
Contact Details link
Post Office that has a Check and Send service link

Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode and select the type of service to find nearby offices

Mailing Address
DIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1DH
Phone: 0300 790 6807
Fax: 0845 850 0095Contact Details link
Contact details based on type of application link -

Note: The applicant has to select why they want to contact DVLA and select the type of services

Eligibility

Get the applicant’s first provisional driving licence for a car, motorbike, moped or other vehicle from DVLA online.

To apply the applicant must:

• Be at least 15 years and 9 months old
• Be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away
• Have been given permission to live in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) for at least 185 days

Fees

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

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

For Online

• The entire process can be completed within 7- 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Applicant’s name and address
• Postcode
• Telephone
• Email address
• Driver Number
• National insurance number
• Age
• Date of birth
• Place of birth

Need for the Document

• In Scotland, a provisional driving licence is a permit issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) that allows an individual to legally learn to drive a car or motorcycle on public roads.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• Once an individual has a provisional driving licence, they can begin learning to drive with a qualified driving instructor, or with a friend or family member who meets certain criteria. They must display L-plates on their vehicle, and are not allowed to drive on motorways until they have passed their driving test.