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D1 Dvla Form

The D1 DVLA form serves as the official application for obtaining a driving licence in the UK. This form requires applicants to provide personal information, details about their eyesight, and any relevant health conditions that may affect their ability to drive. Understanding the requirements and process for completing this form is crucial for anyone looking to secure their driving licence efficiently.

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lenses when driving?

Application for a driving licence

You must read booklet INF1D when ﬁlling in this form.

Information about the Premium Service available at selected Post Ofﬁce™ branches and DVLA local ofﬁces is also in this booklet. See leaﬂet INS115 for information on fees.

Please use BLOCK CAPITALSand ﬁll in this form in black ink. If you want to apply for a LGV or PCV licence, you need to ﬁll in a D2 application form. See page 12 of the INF1D for details of where to get this form.

1Your details

Surname

First names

Mr ■ Mrs ■ Miss ■ Ms ■

Other title		Male ■ Female ■
(for example, Rev)	Day Month Year
	Day Month Year
Date of birth	■■ ■■ ■■■■

What is your UK driver number (if you know it)?

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

Current address

Post town	Postcode
Place of birth (country)

Full daytime phone number

E-mail address

Has your name or address (or both) changed	No ■ Yes ■
since your last licence was issued?	No ■ Yes ■
If ‘Yes’, write the previous details below.

1a Residency

Have you lived in another EC or EEAcountry in the last 12 months? No ■ Yes ■

If ‘Yes’, which country?

Day

Month

Year

What date did you come to

live in the UK? ■■ ■■ ■■■■

2Your eyesight

You must ﬁll in both questions 2a and 2b

a Can you read a car number-plate (with glasses

or corrective lenses if necessary) from 20.5 metres
(67 feet) or 20 metres (65 feet) where narrower
characters (50mm wide) are displayed?	Yes ■ No ■

b Do you need to wear glasses or correctiveYes ■ No ■

3The licence you want

Start date Your licence starts on the day we issue it. You can ask for your licence to start from a later date but this cannot be more than two months after the day you apply.

Day Month	Year
■■ ■■ ■■■■
Please tick the licence you want.		■
• Provisional

If you are 16 and getting Disability Living Allowance■

(mobility component) at the higher rate, and want to drive a car

• Replacement
Replace my licence due to a change of name or address			■
(or both). I am enclosing my current driving licence.			■
• Duplicate
My licence has been:
lost or stolen ■	defaced ■	destroyed ■
• Exchange			■
Change my licence following a test pass.			■
Enter categories in the box.
Enter categories in the box.			■
Remove expired endorsements or suspension details.			■
Add provisional motorcycle entitlement.			■
Exchange my paper licence for a photocard licence.			■
Change my photograph.			■
Exchange my Northern Ireland licence.			■
Exchange my foreign licence for a British one.			■
Whichcountryissuedit?
DidyoupassyourtestinthatCountry?		Yes ■	No ■
If ‘No’, which country?
If you passed your test in Canada, was it		Yes ■	No ■
inavehiclewith manual transmission?		Yes ■	No ■

If ‘Yes’, you must enclose evidence of this (if not shown on your licence). See INF1D page 12 – licences from other countries.

•Renew	■
At age 70 or over	■
For medical reasons	■
Revoked under the Road Trafﬁc (New Drivers) Act 1995	■
After disqualiﬁcation	■

Organ donation

I want to donate an organ to help someone else after my death.

Please register me on the NHS Organ Donor register as someone whose organs can be used for a transplant. Tick the appropriate box or boxes.

Any part of my body ■	Kidneys ■	Corneas ■
Heart ■ Lungs ■	Liver ■	Pancreas ■

Ofﬁcial use only

Passport ■

B/cert ■

M/cert ■

Other

No ID ■

4Previous licence details

• Was your last licence a:		photocard licence?		■	paper licence? ■
• If you have given up driving because you were disqualiﬁed in Great Britain,
please give the date and say which court dealt with it (if known).
Day Month	Year			Court name
■■ ■■ ■■■■
Are you currently disqualiﬁed in any other country?					No ■ Yes ■
If ‘Yes’, which country were you disqualiﬁed in?
If ‘Yes’, which country were you disqualiﬁed in?
What is the expiry date shown on the			Day		Month	Year
What is the expiry date shown on the			■■ ■■ ■■■■
licence or entitlement you are renewing?			■■ ■■ ■■■■
An executive agency of the
Department for Transport						12/03

■years

5Your health

You must ﬁll in either part A or part B or we will send your application back to you.

If you have already told us about a medical condition that could affect your ﬁtness to drive – and you have no new medical condition

– miss out part Aand go on to part B of this section.

Part A

Have you ever had, or do you currently suffer from
any of the following conditions?	No ■ Yes ■

If you have answered ‘Yes’, please tick all the appropriate boxes.

1	Epilepsy	■
2	Fits or blackouts	■
3	Repeated attacks of sudden disabling giddiness	■
4	Diabetes controlled by insulin	■
5	Diabetes controlled by tablets	■
6	An implanted cardiac pacemaker	■
7	An implanted cardiac deﬁbrillator (ICD)	■
8	Angina (heart pain) which is easily brought on by driving	■
9	Persistent alcohol misuse or dependency	■
10	Persistent drug misuse or dependency	■
11	Parkinson’s disease	■
12	Narcolepsy or sleep apnoea syndrome	■
13	Stroke, with any symptoms lasting longer than	■
	one month, recurrent “mini-strokes” or TIAs	■
14	Any type of brain surgery, severe head injury	■
	involving inpatient treatment, or brain tumour	■
15	Any other chronic neurological condition	■
16	Aserious problem with memory or periods of confusion	■
17	Severe learning disability	■
18	Serious psychiatric illness or mental ill health	■
19	Total loss of sight in one eye	■
20	Any condition affecting both eyes, or the remaining eye
	if you only have one eye	■
	(not including colour blindness or short or long sight)	■
21	Any condition affecting your visual ﬁeld	■
22	Any persisting limb problem which needs
	driving to be restricted to certain types	■
	of vehicle or those with adapted controls	■

If you have answered YES to one of the above questions you may be required to complete a medical questionnaire. Questionnaires are available on the DVLAwebsite http://www.dvla.gov.uk to be sent in with your application.

Part B

Only ﬁll in this part if you have told us about a medical condition before.

You must read pages 6 to 10 of the INF1D before ﬁlling in section 6 and 7. Do not ﬁll in sections 6 and 7 or supply a new photograph if you have a photocard licence, unless you are registering a change of name, photograph or signature. UK birth/adoption certiﬁcates are not acceptable as sole proof of identity and we may ask for further evidence. We are unable to verify details on non-UK birth certiﬁcates and they cannot be accepted as proof of identity.

6Conﬁrming your identity

Tick the documents you are providing to prove your identity – see pages 6, 7 and 8 of INF1D for more details. Photocopies are not acceptable.

Passport ■Your UK birth or adoption certiﬁcate ■

EC or EEAidentity card ■ TravelDocument■

Evidence of SRP(State Retirement Pension) ■

Also, please write the identity number of the document you are providing.

Tick the documents you are also providing to show a clear link to your current name if different from that shown on your passport, birth certiﬁcate or adoption certiﬁcate.

Marriage certiﬁcate ■ Divorce certiﬁcate ■

Your deed poll or statutory declaration ■

Also,pleasewritetheidentitynumbersofthedocumentsyouareproviding.

7Signing your photograph

Ifyouareprovidingidentitydocumentsotherthananup-to-dateUK,ECor EEApassport,someonereliablemustsignthebackofyourphotograph. (See page 8 and 9 of INF1D for more details.)

Warning: This person must have known you personally for at least two years, and must not be a relative or a member of the Post Ofﬁce™ staff processing the application, if you choose to use the Premium Checking Service – see page 13 of INF1D for more details.

TO BE FILLED IN BY THE PERSON SIGNING YOUR PHOTOGRAPH.

State how many years you have known the applicant: This MUST be at least 2 years.

I have signed the back of the photograph which is a true likeness of the applicant.

Signature

Date

Full name

Business or home address

Postcode

Full daytime phone number

ProfessionQualiﬁcations

Warning: We will make random checks on those who sign photographs for driving licence applications.

What is the condition?

Has it got worse since you told us about it?	No ■ Yes ■
Have you had any special controls ﬁtted to...............your	No ■ Yes ■
vehicle since your last licence was issued?	No ■ Yes ■

Post Ofﬁce™ date stamp

Document checklist

Make sure you have enclosed the following where they apply.

Tick the appropriate boxes.

The correct fee	■
(See leaﬂet INS115 for fees
and details on how to pay.)
Amount

8Your signature

I understand that it is a criminal offence if I make, or anyone else makes, a false declaration to get a licence and to do so can lead to prosecution and a ﬁne of up to £2500. I also understand it is an offence to fail to provide information which can lead to prosecution with a ﬁne of up to £1000.

Important

See page 11 of INF1D.

Date

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	Peel here

PLACE PHOTOGRAPH

Cheque or postal order number

Identity documents (if this applies)

Yourlastlicence(andcounterpart ifthisapplies)

Your test pass certiﬁcate (if thisapplies)

You may wish to use a secure delivery service to send your identity documents to us. Enclose a pre-paid secure envelope for us to send these back to you.

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We will not accept this application unless you sign below in black ink and your signature is completely within the white box.

• Keep your signature within the white box •

	FACE UP
	See page 9 and 10
	of INF1D
➦	Peel here
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We no longer issue paper licences. Your new licence will be a plastic photocard, a paper counterpart will accompany it. You must produce

both if the police or a court ask for them. You should also present both when taking a driving test. Other organisations such as vehicle-hire ﬁrms and insurance companies could ask to see both.

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Instructions on Utilizing D1 Dvla

Completing the D1 DVLA form is a straightforward process, but it requires careful attention to detail. Ensure you have all the necessary information at hand before you begin. This will help you avoid delays in processing your application. Below are the steps to guide you through filling out the form accurately.

Gather Required Information: Collect your personal details, including your name, date of birth, and address. Have your current driving licence ready if applicable.
Fill in Your Details: In the first section, write your surname and first names in BLOCK CAPITALS. Indicate your title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, or other) and gender. Provide your date of birth, UK driver number (if known), current address, and place of birth.
Residency Information: Answer whether you have lived in another EC or EEA country in the last 12 months. If yes, specify the country and the date you moved to the UK.
Eyesight Declaration: Answer both questions regarding your ability to read a car number plate and whether you need glasses or corrective lenses for driving.
Select the Type of Licence: Indicate the type of licence you are applying for by ticking the appropriate box. Specify the start date for your licence.
Previous Licence Details: State whether your last licence was a photocard or paper licence. If you have been disqualified, provide the relevant details.
Health Information: Choose either Part A or Part B to disclose any medical conditions that may affect your ability to drive. If you answer 'Yes' to any conditions in Part A, be prepared to complete a medical questionnaire.
Identity Confirmation: Tick the documents you are providing to prove your identity. Include your identity document numbers as required.
Photograph Signature: If applicable, have someone reliable sign the back of your photograph. This person must have known you for at least two years and cannot be a relative.
Document Checklist: Ensure you have enclosed all necessary documents and the correct fee. Check the appropriate boxes to confirm what you are including.
Signature: Sign the application in black ink, ensuring your signature is within the designated white box. Include the date of your signature.

After completing the form, review it for any errors or omissions. Once satisfied, submit it along with the required documents and payment. The DVLA will process your application and issue your new driving licence accordingly.

Misconceptions

Here are nine common misconceptions about the D1 DVLA form, along with clarifications to help you understand the application process better.

Misconception 1: The D1 form is only for new drivers.

This form is used for various purposes, including renewing, replacing, or exchanging a driving licence, not just for new applicants.

Misconception 2: You don't need to provide identification if you have a previous licence.

Identification is still required, even if you are renewing or replacing an existing licence. Acceptable documents include a passport or birth certificate.

Misconception 3: You can submit the form without a photograph.

A recent photograph is mandatory for your application. Ensure it meets the specified requirements outlined in the accompanying booklet.

Misconception 4: You can apply for any type of licence using the D1 form.

The D1 form is specifically for standard driving licences. If you need a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) or Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence, you must use the D2 form.

Misconception 5: You can fill out the form in any color ink.

The instructions clearly state that you must use black ink when completing the form to ensure clarity and legibility.

Misconception 6: You can submit the application online.

The D1 form must be completed and submitted in paper format, either by mail or in person at designated locations.

Misconception 7: You don't need to declare medical conditions if they haven't changed.

Even if your medical conditions remain the same, you must still disclose them on the application to comply with legal requirements.

Misconception 8: You can start driving as soon as you submit the application.

You must wait until you receive your new licence before legally driving. Submitting the form does not grant you driving privileges.

Misconception 9: The application process is quick and straightforward.

While it may seem simple, processing times can vary. It's advisable to apply well in advance of when you need your licence.

Documents used along the form

The D1 DVLA form is a crucial document for applying for a driving licence in the UK. However, several other forms and documents often accompany it to ensure a smooth application process. Here’s a brief overview of these additional documents.

D2 Application Form: This form is required for those applying for a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) or Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence. It gathers specific information about the applicant's qualifications and driving history.
INF1D Booklet: This booklet provides essential guidance on filling out the D1 form, including information on the fees and the Premium Service available at select Post Office branches.
Medical Questionnaire: If the applicant has a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive, this questionnaire must be completed. It assesses various health issues that could impair driving capabilities.
Passport: A valid passport serves as proof of identity and nationality. It is often required to verify the applicant’s identity when submitting the D1 form.
Birth or Adoption Certificate: This document is necessary to confirm the applicant's date of birth and legal identity, especially if the passport is not provided.
Marriage or Divorce Certificate: If the applicant's name has changed, this certificate is needed to establish a link between their previous and current names.
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Driving Test Pass Certificate: This certificate is required for those who are exchanging their provisional licence for a full licence. It confirms that the applicant has successfully passed the driving test.
Identity Card (EC or EEA): An identity card from another European country can also be used to confirm the applicant’s identity and nationality, similar to a passport.
Deed Poll or Statutory Declaration: If the applicant has legally changed their name, this document serves as proof of the name change and is necessary to avoid confusion in the application process.

Submitting the right forms and documents along with the D1 DVLA form is essential for a successful application. Ensuring that all necessary paperwork is included can save time and prevent delays in receiving a driving licence.