IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRIVING
LICENCE. NEW DVLA LICENCE CHECKS
Since 8
th
June 2015 the green paper counterpart of your DVLA
driving licence is obsolete. However we still need to check
your entitlement to drive and if you have any motoring
convictions. This is done by you applying online for a check
code which enables us to look at your driving record. There is
no charge for this service.The ‘check code’ will be valid for 21
days and shows us :what vehicles you can drive any penalty
points or disqualifications you have had.
Its easy to apply for this code, you need your driving licence
number, national insurance number and your post code. See
below for instructions on how to do this.
1..Firstly you need to go to the DVLA web page,
www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence The page is titled View or
share your driving licence information
2. Click the green START NOW button towards the bottom of
the page. This opens up a new page., You enter your driving
licence number, National Insurance number and postcode in
the boxes.
3.Tick the “I agree” box then press the green VIEW NOW
button. Your driving licence details will then be displayed.
4. You will see a heading SHARE YOUR LICENCE
INFORMATION, click on this. This opens up a new page.
5. Scroll down and click the green GET A CODE box and a
check code will be generated. Either print this off or write it
down, it is case sensitive so make sure you copy it down
correctly.
When you come to the Licensing office to renew,make sure
you bring this code and your photo card driving licence. If
we cannot check your driving licence we will not be able to
renew your badge.
