Driver and vehicles account: sign in or set up

Use your account to check your details held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

You can:

  • view your driving record, for example vehicles you can drive
  • check your penalty points or disqualifications
  • add and view details of your vehicles - including when the MOT expires
  • check the tax rates for your vehicles
  • set up vehicle tax reminders by email and SMS - if you pay tax every 6 or 12 months
  • choose to stop getting vehicle tax reminders by post
  • renew your photocard driving licence
  • view a photo of your driving licence (you’ll need a valid photocard driving licence)
  • create a licence ‘check code’ to share your driving record with someone, for example a car hire company 
  • view your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and tachograph information, if you have these

Who can use this service

To use this service you must have one of the following:

  • a driving licence issued in England, Scotland or Wales
  • a vehicle log book (V5C) in your name

You cannot set up vehicle tax reminders if you pay by direct debit. 

This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Sign in or create an account

You’ll need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign in details, you’ll be able to create them.

You’ll be told when you sign in if you need to prove your identity. This is to keep your details safe and usually involves using photo ID like a passport or driving licence.

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After you create an account

DVLA will send you a confirmation email when you have created your account.

Other ways to check driving or vehicle details

You can do the following without creating an account:

Get vehicle tax reminders by post

If you pay for your vehicle tax every 6 or 12 months you may also get a reminder to tax your vehicle (V11 letter) by post.

You can choose not to get paper reminders when you set up digital reminders in your account.

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