Driving Licences: Health
Commons · Question 14471 · Tabled 30 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Juliet Campbell
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what waiting times are for applicants awaiting DVLA Medical Licence Renewal decisions.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 6 Jul 2026
In June 2026, it took an average of 61 working days to process medical driving licence applications. To keep up with growing customer demand and to offer a better service, the DVLA has launched a new casework system and a new digital medical services port...