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Apply for your first provisional driving licence. Contact DVLA. My BRP was returned exactly after 11 weeks from the date of application. How long does it take to be delivered? I have send my BRP card with provisional application form on june 7th and its almost one month time and my BRP and provisional licence not arrived yet now. Please check the matter and do the needful Thanks. And tracking system show that documents has arrived in dvla on 13 June Hi I applied for my 1st provisional liscense 2months ago.
When I tracked it showing awaiting return form. Could you let me know what happened with my passport and BRP card and driving liscense. Hello my name is pukar Sapkota i send the application form and my BRP card together after filling the form but the problem is after sending brp card and application form i have been shift to another house it have been more than 1 month i donot know how can i get my provisional licence and my brp card in my new address can anyone can help me please.
Hello my name is Aiyla Wijayakoon I applied for my provisional licence on 21st May and submitted any additional documents in early June. My licence has still not arrived yet. Please let me know when it will arrive, as it has been almost 6 weeks now Thank you. Hello my name is Rebecca I have been waiting on my provisional licence for over 2 months now and am in urgent need of it due to getting a car to learn to drive on and having lessons booked. I have tried calling DVLA, live chats and email but nothing has happened my application says still waiting on documents which I have tracked and they have been delivered.
Recent industrial action strikes have impacted application processing. I have waited for 4 months guys and its been issued but not turned up as yet. Its a long wait unfortunately you will have to contact them after the 10 week is up.
I had issues sent my paperwork back then 3 week later i get all my applications back saying need my id again. Thankfully a lovely women called Gemma Evans sorted it as all the id was ticked off on my application in red so none of it made sense.
Just waiting now for my licence to turn up. I need to know if they have lost my docs because I need to reapply for travelling. Please is there anything else I can do? Hello My name is Hirenkumar Patel. I hvae send my BRP card with provisional license application form in 5th May but still both are not arrived.
Please check the matter and do it fast Thank you. Hi Hiren. They do currently have a huge backlog of applications and paperwork which is why there are long delays. Hi sir madam I apply online previsional license address change but not receive my previsional license what happens tell me thx very much. I have applied by post to change the address on my license, DVLA has received the license on 17 July according to Royal mail tracking system.
Until today, I have not received anything by post!! It should take 1 week to 10 days to process! Hello my name is Joy. I helped other people to do there own and they can check the progress of there application so why is my own different?.. Hello my name is Amber Roy-Stanley and I received a letter asking for a passport photo, which I sent on the 1st of July first class and should have been received on 2nd July. It has been over a month since and I am yet to receive my provisional , I need it soon as my birthday is round the corner.
Hello, my name is Gagandeep kaur. I applied my licence with my brp card on 2nd of july. I track my licence , it shows your documents have arrived on 3rd of july in dvla. But my brp and provisional have not arrived yet. Without my brp card i am enable to do a job. Hello again, Could you please tell me how many days it takes for provisional license and passport to arrive under current situation, please? Hi Omar, That should be classed as an online application.
It is worth bearing in mind that things are moving quite slowly at the DVLA, so there might be a slight delay on you receiving your provisional. I would like to ask if I applied online for provisional license and sent my ID by post, is the application considered as online or postal one?
These things are rarely as simple as you'd hope! The DVLA call centre in Swansea is currently on strike until 12th June , so you will struggle to get a hold of someone to talk to until then, unfortunately.
I'd suggest you give them a call next week, once their staff are back in the office. They'll be able to guide you from there.
Hi Teresa, The DVSA should be able to get the digital scan of your signature and photo from your passport and apply it to your driving licence. They shouldn't need any further proof, if you've provided the documents they need. It might be better to send a paper form, but it will likely take a bit longer to get back to you. Hope that helps! I went to fill out the online form for a First provisional license and it asks if I want to use my passport photo and signature to which I replied yes….
It'd be best for you to wait until you've returned from your travels before sending the passport to the DVLA. Chances are it'll take at least a couple of weeks for them to return the passport. Hello, I applied for a provisional license online, 10 days they sent my a form and asked to send my passport and biometric. How many days it takes to send the passport back, please? As I need to travel next week. Hi Rejaul, Thanks for getting in touch.
Did you send your paper application to the DVSA? If so, this is probably why it won't allow you to start the process online. The DVLA contact centre staff are currently on strike from 2—5 June , so this will be why you're unable to get through to them. Not ideal timing! I think it might be best for you to call the DVLA contact centre when they're fully-staffed from the 5th June.
Then they'll be able to give you an update on your original application, or help you complete a new one. I had applied for provisional driving license online and got the paper form to send to DVLA. Could you suggest me if you found similar cases in the past. Hi Chidiogo, With the DVLA have specifically requesting one of those documents, you'll need to provide them in order to get your provisional.
I applied online for the provisional driver's licence but I just got an application form via post asking that I send BRP or Passport for identity verification.
My worry is that i dont know how long it will take to get back to me as I am on a job search now and I will need to show my prospective employer the documents as my proof of right tonwork in the UK. Is there no other document I can send?
Hi Katie, Thanks for getting in touch. Your best option is to exchange your Slovakian licence for a UK one. That way you won't need to take the theory and practical test to drive cars in the future. Is this even possible? What if I just exchange my Slovakian driving license for a UK one? Generally, it's not possible to hold more than one licence at any point.
Hello, thank you for this article. If I apply for a provisional license, do you know whether I will be obligated to give up my valid US driver's licence at this stage?
If you need any more information, you can find it here - gov. Hi Ian, Really pleased to hear you found the article useful. Don't forget to check our blog for guides on all things driving!
Hi Kabul, Thanks for getting in touch! I wouldn't worry too much because applications can sometimes take longer than 2 weeks, especially given the current backlog. If you would like to speak to somebody at the DVLA, please give them a call on They'll be able to look into the status of your application. How do you send a picture and documents if you apply online? I don't have a passport. Very helpful as I've been worried about how or what way I fill the form out.
I have applied my provisional licence 2 weeks ago with my original BRP but still i did not get any kind of response and i have not received my BRP yet, am afraid so what should i do?
Hi Gem, I'm not too sure, unfortunately. We typically speak to the DVSA testing, instructors, etc. I'm aware a few of our students have waited up to 6—8 weeks for their licences during lockdown, but it shouldn't be so bad now that restrictions are starting to lift. Do you have any idea of how long the wait is currently for postal application?
I can't get through to the dvla thanks. Hi Natalie, Please apply for a provisional licence by using this link — gov. Hiya Lee, Thanks for getting in touch. You can renew your provisional driving licence using this link gov. Hi my provisional has expired how do apply to renew it?
And how much does that cost? Regards Lee. Please make sure you're using the official website gov. Hope this helps, Andy. Do i need to get it signed from someone compulsorily or is that optional? Hi Ranbhir, Unfortunately, the DVLA is taking longer to process applications at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic and recent industrial action.
At the moment, it's estimated that applications will take around weeks to process. Hope this helps Andy. Hi Darren, You can use the 'track your driving licence application' feature to see if your current application has been accepted, or whether you need to restart the process. If it's still unclear, I'd recommend contacting the DVLA directly, which you can do by calling Hope this helps! I have completed my Driver License online-application and they say we need to return it back within 21 days, But now it has gone over 21 days so is it still possible to send it again today to continue my application.
Hi Tashia, If you applied online the DVLA advises that your licence should arrive within one week, unless additional checks are required. The pandemic may also cause some minor delays. If you have been waiting for a while and not heard anything, you can contact the DVLA on Hope this helps! Hi Grace, That does sound rather confusing! Perhaps the form was sent to you by mistake. I would keep hold of it and wait to see if your provisional licence arrives.
If you don't receive anything within 14 days, you can then fill the form out and send it off. Alternatively, if you don't want to wait to see what happens, you can call the DVLA on and explain the situation. Hi there I'm just wondering how long does it take for ur provisional driving licence to arrive to me.
I use my British passport and choose to verify my picture and signature from passport office. However, They send me a form for picture verification, what doesn't make sense? And on back of this firm said that if I choose for passport office verification I don't need to verify by form.
It is so confusing! Can u help pls? Hi Tia, If the money has actually left your Mum's account, the application has probably been processed. Licences usually only take about a week to arrive, so you should find out quite soon. If you know your application reference number you can also use the 'track your driving licence application' feature on the DVLA website for confirmation.
If the money has left your Mum's account and you do not receive your licence within 2 weeks, contact the DVLA. You can phone them on , or use the webchat or email service on the DVLA website. I have applied for my provisional licence once it took payment of my mum's card it said the screen had timed out its taken payment but I have not received confirmation any help please.
Hi Sarah, We're a UK-based company, so the correct spelling is in fact 'licence'. Thanks for visiting the site! Hi Jolin, As all UK passports are now biometric, you need only provide the passport number, rather than sending the passport itself. If you do not have a UK passport, the DVLA accepts the following as identity documents: - A travel document - A biometric residence permit If you are a pensioner, you can also send: - A recent within 3 months bank or building society statement showing your pension payment and National Insurance number - A BR, BR or BR letter confirming your eligibility for the State Pension Hope this helps, Isobel.
Hi Tom, Without knowing exactly what the extra information they asked for is, it's hard to say. After all, the chances of a learner driver being involved in an accident are higher due to their lack of experience, so insurers push up prices to cover themselves. But they will need to be prepared for a premium increase. Third-party cover is the minimum legal requirement. It will only cover you if you damage or injure another person, their vehicle or their property.
Fully comprehensive covers all of the above, but also covers damage to you and your car following an accident. Some insurers offer short-term learner driver policies. Depending on the insurer, you take out cover for as little as two hours to up to six months. Paying a higher voluntary excess —this is the amount you must pay towards the cost of any claim you make.
In other words, the amount of the excess will be deducted from any claims payment you receive. A higher excess usually equals lower premiums, but make sure it is still realistic and that you will be able to afford repairs or other costs. Always make sure the person who does most of the driving is the main driver, not the named driver. Telematics or black insurance — with this type of cover, a device will be installed in your car to monitor your driving habits, such as braking, steering and speed.
Your examiner will usually arrange for your provisional driving licence to be sent off to the DVLA for you and it will then be upgraded to a full driving licence. You should receive your updated photocard within three weeks, but you can still drive in the meantime — providing your car is correctly taxed and insured. I've been writing about personal finance issues for many years across a wide range of websites, magazines and newspapers.
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