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...