Provisional Driving License

[laura_123]

Hey everyone :)
I have a couple of questions ...

I have just been filling in an application form for my first provisional driving license. To prove my identity, I was given the options of either giving my Digital UK Passport Number - for the DVLA to check - or sending in certain documents such as a normal passport, or birth certificate etc. I chose to give my Digital Passport Number, which claims to verify my identity, so I needn't send any documents in. I must also send in a photograph, however i don't know whether I need to get my photo signed by a professional, etc, to prove who I am, or whether they can verify both my identity, and my photograph, from the Digital Passport Number I have given? I just wondered if anybody knew and could let me know as I hope to get it sent off asap, and hope I get the application right first time!

Also, I have just read that Driving Licenses have new security features on them including a new black and white photo - will that be the case with provisional's or just a full driving license? Just out of interest!

Many Thanks :)
Laura x

[Ethel]

They will compare the photo with the one on your passport.

It's all very big brother. According to the DVLA website:

"With the exception of a full valid current UK or EC/EEA passport or a Home Office issued travel document, you�ll need to have your photograph certified."

As your id is your passport, you will not need it certified.

[derrynoose]

A provisional driving licence in Northern Ireland costs �38. Why so expensive?

[laura_123]

It's �45 for mine! :(

[Panic Button]

New driving licences do have black and white photos instead of the colour ones used until recently.

I think they claim this is an advance

[ACB312]

Laura, most of the main post offices have a checking service that confirms your form is filled out correctly and don't need a signature on the photo. I've just used it with my daughter and there was no problem. Cheers, Andy

[ACB312]

If you go to www.postoffice.co.uk and select driving license you'll get all the details - nearest post office etc. This service costs �4 on top of the licence fee. Andy