You can pick one up in participating Post office branches. We stock them on behalf of the DVLA.
Applying online
If you’re applying for your first provisional driving licence online, please make sure you do it on the GOV.UK website.
Apply using a D1 form
Include a passport-sized photo, your ID documents and application fee.
Use the INF1D guide provided with the D1 to check that you have completed your application correctly.
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Request a UK driving licence application (D1) form
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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.
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Pay for it
The amount payable is listed on the back of the D1 form. For further information on up-to-date costs go to the GOV.UK licence fees web page.
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.
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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.
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Common provisional driving licence questions
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Age 17
- Motorcycles (category A1) • Cars (category B)
Age 16
- Agricultural tractors (category F)
- Ride on mowers and pedestrian controlled vehicles excluding pedestrian controlled mowers (category K)
- Mopeds (categories AM and Q)
- Cars (category B) – because you are getting Personal Independence Payment (PIP) (mobility component) at the enhanced rate, or have applied for PIP having previously received Disability Living Allowance (mobility component) at the higher rate.
You must not drive until you receive your licence, as this will give details of what and when you can start driving.
You can check which vehicles you can apply for on the GOV.UK website.
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Please use the guide leaflet (INF1D) provided with your D1 form or contact the DVLA for more help.
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Please check the GOV.UK DVLA services updates page for more information.