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Driving Licences

Commons · Question 6477 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 12 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Alex Sobel

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to reduce delays in processing driving licence applications.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 12 Jun 2026

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)’s online services are the quickest and easiest way to apply for and renew a driving licence. There are no delays in successful online applications and customers should receive their driving licence within a f...