Replace a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed driving licence
Apply online
Replace your:
- full driving licence
- provisional driving licence
A new licence costs £20. You can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron or Delta debit or credit card.
If you applied for your last provisional licence before 1 March 1973, you’ll need to follow the process to apply for your first provisional licence instead.
This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
You do not need the paper counterpart of your licence.
Before you start
You should contact the police if your driving licence is stolen.
To replace your licence you must:
- be a resident of Great Britain (there’s a different service in Northern Ireland)
- not be disqualified from driving for any reason
You’ll need to provide addresses where you’ve lived for the last 3 years and, if you know them, your:
- driving licence number
- National Insurance number
- passport number
Your photo
If your driving licence is due to expire within 2 years DVLA will give you the option to use a new photo on the replacement licence.
You can either:
- keep your current photo
- use your passport photo
You can only use your passport photo if:
- your driving licence is due to expire within 2 years
- you have a valid UK passport - you’ll need to provide your passport number
- you give permission for DVLA to use your photo
DVLA will tell you if they need you to give them a new photo and how to send it to them.
You can make sure the photo on your licence is updated by using the photo driving licence renewal service.
After you’ve applied
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.
What to do if you find your old licence later
You must return your old licence to DVLA explaining what’s happened if you find it after applying for or receiving a replacement.
Send your old driving licence to:
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1AB