A driver number is the nine-digit number on your driving licence. It’s used to track your driving history. If you have a plastic driving licence, this number is found in field 4d on the front of your licence.
Where is my driver number on provisional UK?
Each licence holder in England, Scotland and Wales has a unique driver number, which is 18 characters long. The characters are constructed in the following way: 1–5: The first five characters of the surname (padded with 9s if fewer than 5 characters).
How do I find my 8 digit DVLA code?
You can get the code by visiting the DVLA’s website here. If you’re hiring a vehicle from Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental, you can access your DVLA code using one of our tablets when you collect your vehicle. You can find out more about this by reading our terms of hire.
What is a driver number DVLA?
Your number is the unique 16-character sequence, as pictured above. The number is used to do an automatic check with the DVLA driver database, to retrieve the required information. Entitlements to drive. Penalty points.
Does your driving licence number include last 2 digits?
If an applicant selected driving licence as one of their ID documents, the system will ask the verifier to enter the last 4 digits of their driving licence number in order to verify it. The last 4 digits include the 2 digits at the very end, after the space.
What is DVLA electronic counterpart check code?
The DVLA check code is the online counterpart of your photo card driving licence, replacing the paper part which is no longer issued. The check code allows you to view or share your driving licence information, such as your driving record, the vehicles you can drive or any penalty points or disqualifications.
How do I send my old driving licence to the DVLA?
Send your old driving licence to: DVLA will send you a confirmation email once you’ve applied. You might be asked to take part in research by email, but you can opt out. You can contact DVLA to apply by phone if none of your details have changed. Phone lines are currently busier than usual because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
How long does it take to get a provisional driving licence?
If you have a 14-digit reference number, use this service to track your application. You’ll normally get your driving licence within a week of completing your online application. Most people can start learning to drive when they’re 17. You need a provisional driving licence to take lessons or practice.
What to do if you lose your provisional or full driving licence?
Get a replacement provisional or full driving licence online with DVLA if yours gets lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg). You will no longer need the paper counterpart of your licence from 8 June 2015.
How do I get a provisional licence for a moped?
Get your first provisional driving licence for a moped, motorbike and car from DVLA online. To apply you must: be at least 15 years and 9 months old. be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away.
