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Free D1 Dvla Form

The D1 DVLA form is an application used to request a driving licence in the UK. It is essential for individuals seeking to obtain a new licence, replace an existing one, or update their personal information. To ensure a smooth application process, it is crucial to follow the guidelines outlined in the accompanying booklet INF1D.

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lenses when driving?

Application for a driving licence

You must read booklet INF1D when ﬁlling in this form.

Information about the Premium Service available at selected Post Ofﬁce™ branches and DVLA local ofﬁces is also in this booklet. See leaﬂet INS115 for information on fees.

Please use BLOCK CAPITALSand ﬁll in this form in black ink. If you want to apply for a LGV or PCV licence, you need to ﬁll in a D2 application form. See page 12 of the INF1D for details of where to get this form.

1Your details

Surname

First names

Mr ■ Mrs ■ Miss ■ Ms ■

Other title		Male ■ Female ■
(for example, Rev)	Day Month Year
	Day Month Year
Date of birth	■■ ■■ ■■■■

What is your UK driver number (if you know it)?

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

Current address

Post town	Postcode
Place of birth (country)

Full daytime phone number

E-mail address

Has your name or address (or both) changed	No ■ Yes ■
since your last licence was issued?	No ■ Yes ■
If ‘Yes’, write the previous details below.

1a Residency

Have you lived in another EC or EEAcountry in the last 12 months? No ■ Yes ■

If ‘Yes’, which country?

Day

Month

Year

What date did you come to

live in the UK? ■■ ■■ ■■■■

2Your eyesight

You must ﬁll in both questions 2a and 2b

a Can you read a car number-plate (with glasses

or corrective lenses if necessary) from 20.5 metres
(67 feet) or 20 metres (65 feet) where narrower
characters (50mm wide) are displayed?	Yes ■ No ■

b Do you need to wear glasses or correctiveYes ■ No ■

3The licence you want

Start date Your licence starts on the day we issue it. You can ask for your licence to start from a later date but this cannot be more than two months after the day you apply.

Day Month	Year
■■ ■■ ■■■■
Please tick the licence you want.		■
• Provisional

If you are 16 and getting Disability Living Allowance■

(mobility component) at the higher rate, and want to drive a car

• Replacement
Replace my licence due to a change of name or address			■
(or both). I am enclosing my current driving licence.			■
• Duplicate
My licence has been:
lost or stolen ■	defaced ■	destroyed ■
• Exchange			■
Change my licence following a test pass.			■
Enter categories in the box.
Enter categories in the box.			■
Remove expired endorsements or suspension details.			■
Add provisional motorcycle entitlement.			■
Exchange my paper licence for a photocard licence.			■
Change my photograph.			■
Exchange my Northern Ireland licence.			■
Exchange my foreign licence for a British one.			■
Whichcountryissuedit?
DidyoupassyourtestinthatCountry?		Yes ■	No ■
If ‘No’, which country?
If you passed your test in Canada, was it		Yes ■	No ■
inavehiclewith manual transmission?		Yes ■	No ■

If ‘Yes’, you must enclose evidence of this (if not shown on your licence). See INF1D page 12 – licences from other countries.

•Renew	■
At age 70 or over	■
For medical reasons	■
Revoked under the Road Trafﬁc (New Drivers) Act 1995	■
After disqualiﬁcation	■

Organ donation

I want to donate an organ to help someone else after my death.

Please register me on the NHS Organ Donor register as someone whose organs can be used for a transplant. Tick the appropriate box or boxes.

Any part of my body ■	Kidneys ■	Corneas ■
Heart ■ Lungs ■	Liver ■	Pancreas ■

Ofﬁcial use only

Passport ■

B/cert ■

M/cert ■

Other

No ID ■

4Previous licence details

• Was your last licence a:		photocard licence?		■	paper licence? ■
• If you have given up driving because you were disqualiﬁed in Great Britain,
please give the date and say which court dealt with it (if known).
Day Month	Year			Court name
■■ ■■ ■■■■
Are you currently disqualiﬁed in any other country?					No ■ Yes ■
If ‘Yes’, which country were you disqualiﬁed in?
If ‘Yes’, which country were you disqualiﬁed in?
What is the expiry date shown on the			Day		Month	Year
What is the expiry date shown on the			■■ ■■ ■■■■
licence or entitlement you are renewing?			■■ ■■ ■■■■
An executive agency of the
Department for Transport						12/03

■years

5Your health

You must ﬁll in either part A or part B or we will send your application back to you.

If you have already told us about a medical condition that could affect your ﬁtness to drive – and you have no new medical condition

– miss out part Aand go on to part B of this section.

Part A

Have you ever had, or do you currently suffer from
any of the following conditions?	No ■ Yes ■

If you have answered ‘Yes’, please tick all the appropriate boxes.

1	Epilepsy	■
2	Fits or blackouts	■
3	Repeated attacks of sudden disabling giddiness	■
4	Diabetes controlled by insulin	■
5	Diabetes controlled by tablets	■
6	An implanted cardiac pacemaker	■
7	An implanted cardiac deﬁbrillator (ICD)	■
8	Angina (heart pain) which is easily brought on by driving	■
9	Persistent alcohol misuse or dependency	■
10	Persistent drug misuse or dependency	■
11	Parkinson’s disease	■
12	Narcolepsy or sleep apnoea syndrome	■
13	Stroke, with any symptoms lasting longer than	■
	one month, recurrent “mini-strokes” or TIAs	■
14	Any type of brain surgery, severe head injury	■
	involving inpatient treatment, or brain tumour	■
15	Any other chronic neurological condition	■
16	Aserious problem with memory or periods of confusion	■
17	Severe learning disability	■
18	Serious psychiatric illness or mental ill health	■
19	Total loss of sight in one eye	■
20	Any condition affecting both eyes, or the remaining eye
	if you only have one eye	■
	(not including colour blindness or short or long sight)	■
21	Any condition affecting your visual ﬁeld	■
22	Any persisting limb problem which needs
	driving to be restricted to certain types	■
	of vehicle or those with adapted controls	■

If you have answered YES to one of the above questions you may be required to complete a medical questionnaire. Questionnaires are available on the DVLAwebsite http://www.dvla.gov.uk to be sent in with your application.

Part B

Only ﬁll in this part if you have told us about a medical condition before.

You must read pages 6 to 10 of the INF1D before ﬁlling in section 6 and 7. Do not ﬁll in sections 6 and 7 or supply a new photograph if you have a photocard licence, unless you are registering a change of name, photograph or signature. UK birth/adoption certiﬁcates are not acceptable as sole proof of identity and we may ask for further evidence. We are unable to verify details on non-UK birth certiﬁcates and they cannot be accepted as proof of identity.

6Conﬁrming your identity

Tick the documents you are providing to prove your identity – see pages 6, 7 and 8 of INF1D for more details. Photocopies are not acceptable.

Passport ■Your UK birth or adoption certiﬁcate ■

EC or EEAidentity card ■ TravelDocument■

Evidence of SRP(State Retirement Pension) ■

Also, please write the identity number of the document you are providing.

Tick the documents you are also providing to show a clear link to your current name if different from that shown on your passport, birth certiﬁcate or adoption certiﬁcate.

Marriage certiﬁcate ■ Divorce certiﬁcate ■

Your deed poll or statutory declaration ■

Also,pleasewritetheidentitynumbersofthedocumentsyouareproviding.

7Signing your photograph

Ifyouareprovidingidentitydocumentsotherthananup-to-dateUK,ECor EEApassport,someonereliablemustsignthebackofyourphotograph. (See page 8 and 9 of INF1D for more details.)

Warning: This person must have known you personally for at least two years, and must not be a relative or a member of the Post Ofﬁce™ staff processing the application, if you choose to use the Premium Checking Service – see page 13 of INF1D for more details.

TO BE FILLED IN BY THE PERSON SIGNING YOUR PHOTOGRAPH.

State how many years you have known the applicant: This MUST be at least 2 years.

I have signed the back of the photograph which is a true likeness of the applicant.

Signature

Date

Full name

Business or home address

Postcode

Full daytime phone number

ProfessionQualiﬁcations

Warning: We will make random checks on those who sign photographs for driving licence applications.

What is the condition?

Has it got worse since you told us about it?	No ■ Yes ■
Have you had any special controls ﬁtted to...............your	No ■ Yes ■
vehicle since your last licence was issued?	No ■ Yes ■

Post Ofﬁce™ date stamp

Document checklist

Make sure you have enclosed the following where they apply.

Tick the appropriate boxes.

The correct fee	■
(See leaﬂet INS115 for fees
and details on how to pay.)
Amount

8Your signature

I understand that it is a criminal offence if I make, or anyone else makes, a false declaration to get a licence and to do so can lead to prosecution and a ﬁne of up to £2500. I also understand it is an offence to fail to provide information which can lead to prosecution with a ﬁne of up to £1000.

Important

See page 11 of INF1D.

Date

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	Peel here

PLACE PHOTOGRAPH

Cheque or postal order number

Identity documents (if this applies)

Yourlastlicence(andcounterpart ifthisapplies)

Your test pass certiﬁcate (if thisapplies)

You may wish to use a secure delivery service to send your identity documents to us. Enclose a pre-paid secure envelope for us to send these back to you.

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We will not accept this application unless you sign below in black ink and your signature is completely within the white box.

• Keep your signature within the white box •

	FACE UP
	See page 9 and 10
	of INF1D
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We no longer issue paper licences. Your new licence will be a plastic photocard, a paper counterpart will accompany it. You must produce

both if the police or a court ask for them. You should also present both when taking a driving test. Other organisations such as vehicle-hire ﬁrms and insurance companies could ask to see both.

Common mistakes

Filling out the D1 DVLA form can be a straightforward process, but many people make mistakes that can delay their application. One common error is not using block capitals. The form clearly states that it should be filled out in block capitals and in black ink. Neglecting this instruction may lead to the form being rejected.

Another frequent mistake is not providing the correct driver number. If you know your UK driver number, it is important to include it. Leaving this section blank can cause confusion and slow down the processing of your application.

Many applicants forget to check their eyesight details. You must answer both questions regarding your ability to read a car number plate and whether you need glasses or corrective lenses. Failing to answer these questions accurately can result in your application being returned.

People often overlook the residency section. If you have lived in another EC or EEA country in the past year, you need to indicate this. Not doing so can lead to complications in verifying your residency status.

Another mistake involves the health section. Applicants must fill out either part A or part B. If you have a medical condition that affects your driving, it is crucial to provide the necessary information. Skipping this section or failing to provide details can lead to delays or a rejection of your application.

Providing incorrect or insufficient identity documents is also a common issue. Ensure that you include the right documents to prove your identity. Photocopies are not acceptable, and if you are using a document other than a passport, someone must sign the back of your photograph. Not following these guidelines can result in your application being sent back.

Some individuals forget to sign the application form. A signature is required, and it must be within the designated white box. Failing to sign or placing the signature outside the box can lead to complications.

Lastly, many applicants do not double-check their payment details. It is essential to include the correct fee and payment method. Missing or incorrect payment information can delay the processing of your application.

By being aware of these common mistakes, you can ensure a smoother application process. Taking the time to carefully fill out the D1 DVLA form can save you from unnecessary delays and frustrations.

Dos and Don'ts

When completing the D1 DVLA form, attention to detail is crucial. Here are four essential dos and don'ts to consider:

Do read the accompanying booklet INF1D carefully to understand the requirements.
Do use BLOCK CAPITALS and black ink to fill out the form for clarity.
Don't leave any sections blank; incomplete forms may be returned or delayed.
Don't forget to provide necessary identification documents, as photocopies are not accepted.

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