DVLA adds more services to its online driver licensing service

New options have been added to the driver and vehicles account service by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

Motorists can now renew the photo on their driving licence and apply for a first provisional licence through the online platform.

These are two of the DVLA’s highest volume driving licence transactions and are the latest in several additions made to the service.

More than 890,000 people have signed up for an account since it was launched less than a year ago.

Along with the current features, such as opting to receive vehicle tax reminders by text or email rather than relying on paper reminders sent through the post, account holders can now complete a 10-year renewal of their photocard driving licence.

Motorists will be able to track their application, see details of their new driving licence once issued and choose whether to upload their own photo, or allow DVLA to digitally access and use their existing passport photo through its secure link with HM Passport Office.

Guy Opperman, minister for roads and local transport, said: “Renewing your driving licence should be an easy, accessible, straightforward process so that motorists can continue to drive safely.

“That’s why it’s great to see DVLA offer motorists the opportunity to renew their driving licence and apply for a first provisional licence all in one place, as DVLA continues to evolve into an increasingly dynamic, digital, and customer-centric organisation.”

The new service is part of DVLA’s digital transformation plan, which puts customers at the centre of its services, with the aim of building digital services so good that people choose to use them over other channels.

First provisional drivers with an account can also view their provisional driving licence and add a vehicle registered in their name.

These additional services come after it was announced last October that commercial drivers could view their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and tachograph information through the Driver and vehicles account service.

Julie Lennard, DVLA chief executive, said: “We want to make transacting with us as simple and as streamlined as possible, which is why we will continue to add more features and services to the account so that our customers can get what they need from DVLA quicker and easier than ever before.”

Motorists with a UK and non-UK passport (with valid online immigration status) can set up an account and give their feedback on the new service.