Driver And Vehicle Licensing Agency
December 2025
DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2025
DVLA’s top tips for avoiding scams
November 2025
DVLA modernises diabetes rules for bus and lorry drivers
August 2025
DVLA backs classic car industry and driving enthusiasts with updated regist…
April 2025
DVLA contact centre opening hours: Easter 2025
December 2024
DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2024
September 2024
DVLA digital service update allows motorists to tax vehicle without log boo…
April 2024
DVLA adds 2 more services to its Driver and vehicles account service
March 2024
DVLA contact centre opening hours: Easter 2024
International driving permits available at PayPoint stores from 1 April 202…
January 2024
3 non-executive directors appointed at DVLA
December 2023
David Jones appointed as Chair of DVLA
DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2023
October 2023
Driver CPC and tachograph information now available to view on DVLA’s Drive…
August 2023
DVLA launches new online account for motorists
May 2023
DVLA contact centre opening times: the coronation of His Majesty King Charl…
April 2023
Industrial action at DVLA on Friday 28 April 2023
Industrial action at DVLA on Tuesday 11 April and Wednesday 12 April 2023
DVLA contact centre opening hours: Easter 2023
March 2023
Industrial action at DVLA on Wednesday 15 March
January 2023
Industrial action at DVLA on Wednesday 1 February
December 2022
DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2022
July 2022
DVLA announces change in the law to enable more healthcare professionals to…
June 2022
School children set to receive IT equipment thanks to DVLA
May 2022
DVLA contact centre opening times: Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend 20…
Proposed legal change to support medical licensing applications
April 2022
DVLA contact centre opening hours: Easter 2022
March 2022
New DVLA campaign highlights the risks for drivers who evade vehicle tax
December 2021
DVLA staff donate £13,000 to chosen charity Blood Bikes Wales
DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2021
ZZ Top, Kermit, and The Beast among most unusual car names DVLA reveals
DVLA launches new campaign to help move customers online
November 2021
DVLA urges drivers aged 70 and over to keep their money in their pocket thi…
Essential maintenance on Sunday 21 November
Drivers miss out on more than £2 million of savings by not renewing photoca…
DVLA seeks views on widening pool of healthcare professionals completing me…
September 2021
My parrot destroyed my vehicle registration certificate among most unusual …
Under 50% of motorists aware they must read a number plate from 20 metres, …
August 2021
DVLA’s commitment to water efficiency receives UK-wide recognition
July 2021
DVLA and Home Office bring latest tech to police roadside checks
June 2021
Motorists warned of websites charging a premium for DVLA services free on G…
DVLA busts 9 myths around SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
New DVLA online tachograph service slashes wait times and allows instant pa…
Online driving licence renewals for over 70s soar as 6 out of 10 now go onl…
Ongoing industrial action at DVLA
Industrial action at DVLA: Monday 14 June to Friday 18 June
Industrial action at DVLA: Monday 7 June to Saturday 12 June
Industrial action at DVLA: Wednesday 2 June to Saturday 5 June
April 2021
Industrial action at DVLA: Tuesday 4 May to Friday 7 May
New DVLA online log book service hits one million transaction milestone
Industrial action at DVLA: Tuesday 6 April to Friday 9 April
March 2021
DVLA contact centre opening hours: Easter 2021
December 2020
DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2020
DVLA releases latest scam images to help keep motorists safe online
Sam and Dan take top spots for personalised registration searches
Online services drive satisfaction
November 2020
Essential maintenance from 2pm, Saturday 28 November
September 2020
Online duplicate log book service launched
Expired driving licences automatically extended by 11 months
DVLA online services: quick and easy for you
August 2020
Online services designed for home movers
June 2020
DVLA launches online service to change address on vehicle log book (V5C)
Drivers granted 7 month photocard licence extension
April 2020
DVLA warns customers to stay safe online
March 2020
Chickens and man flu top tax evaders’ excuses
February 2020
DVLA warns motorists to be aware of scams
DVLA hits the road with clear warning to tax it or lose it
Putting trainees on the road to accountancy
DVLA retains customer service accreditation for 12th consecutive year
January 2020
DVLA unveils Blood Bikes Wales as their Charity of Choice
December 2019
£57,000 raised for T? Olwen by DVLA staff
August 2019
Motorists urged to check rules on towing before summer holidays
July 2019
30 years on: 6 million personalised registrations sold
June 2019
New DVLA figures suggest motorists are missing out on millions
April 2019
DVLA opening hours: Easter 2019
March 2019
Register your trailer if you want to take it abroad
Porsche is the number one prestige car brand clamped last year by DVLA
February 2019
New DVLA campaign highlights consequences for drivers who evade vehicle tax
New guidelines will make testing requirements simpler for drivers with insu…
7 tips for motorists to stay safe online
January 2019
T? Olwen chosen as DVLA’s Charity of Choice as fundraising reaches a quarte…
December 2018
DVLA staff raise over £50,000 for Maggie’s Swansea
September 2018
DVLA reveals some of the oddest items found in untaxed cars
August 2018
July 2018
DVLA asks drivers to look again in new EYE 735T campaign
June 2018
Over a quarter of UK motorists name their cars, according to new research
May 2018
Hiring a car for your wedding?
March 2018
Drivers lose almost a million licences in the last year
Important information for DVLA customers
February 2018
Motorists receive millions of pounds in automatic refunds for vehicle tax
Julie Lennard appointed interim Chief Executive of DVLA
January 2018
December 2017
DVLA staff hand over £50,000 to mental health charity
DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2017
November 2017
‘Names’ top the list for those wishing for a personalised registration this…
DVLA’s Commercial Development team wins Civil Service Award
New DVLA ‘Tax it or lose it’ campaign is aimed at car tax dodgers
September 2017
Prestige and high-end supercars among those caught with no vehicle tax
August 2017
Thinking of changing your car? New tax rates may apply
July 2017
DVLA gives a shout out on Alexa
11 caravanning hacks you don't want to leave the house without
Nearly-new car buyers advised to check tax rates
June 2017
DVLA publishes new IT Strategy
DVLA takes home top digital prize
March 2017
New vehicle tax rates come into force today
DVLA publishes three year vision
February 2017
One month to go until new vehicle tax rates come into force
January 2017
New vehicle tax rates from 1 April 2017
December 2016
DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2016
October 2016
Honorary Medical Advisory Panels to the Secretary of State for Transport
July 2016
Benefits of joining DVLA's fleet scheme
March 2016
DVLA opening hours: Easter 2016
January 2016
Tax your vehicle by Direct Debit
December 2015
New 16 series registration numbers
November 2015
Get someone that special gift this Christmas
September 2015
Scam email warning for DVLA customers
August 2015
Customers warned of DVLA Contact Centre Industrial Action
July 2015
Driving licence check code extended from 72 hours to 21 days
Driving licence counterpart abolished: changes you need to know
Union Flags now feature on British driving licences
June 2015
No more paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence will save the ta…
May 2015
DVLA’s Share Driving Licence service is available
March 2015
Changes to DVLA’s telephone translation service
DVLA release thousands of R prefix registrations for sale online
New DVLA framework agreement published
DVLA reminds customers of new refund rules
January 2015
Complying with driving licence directive 2006/126/EC
December 2014
Driving licences to display Union Flag
Have you had a personalised registration as a gift this Christmas?
Winner of DVLA’s free prize draw for a Mini One announced
DVLA raises funds for Wales Air Ambulance
DVLA and MIB announce the launch of MyLicence service
November 2014
Motorists warned when applying for a driving licence or vehicle tax online
Vehicle tax disc abolished: changes you need to know
Improving services: DVLA would like your feedback
DVLA becomes sponsor of digital services initiative TechHub Swansea
New rules when renewing your tax disc
October 2014
Drivers set to save £150 million over the next ten years as driving licence…
Information for DVLA customers as industrial action is planned
Government crackdown on illegal foreign registered vehicles
September 2014
DVLA personalised registration auctions - how we do it
August 2014
Driving licence fees consultation webchat
July 2014
Online vehicle services in Northern Ireland go live
Independent Parking Committee Ltd become the second Accredited Trade Associ…
June 2014
DVLA encourages motorists to get a red vehicle registration certificate
May 2014
Government agencies support drive to keep motorists up to date on their jou…
April 2014
DVLA opening hours: Easter 2014
Online vehicle tax service unavailability on 31 March 2014
March 2014
Improving drivers’ compliance with speed limits
Motorists in Northern Ireland to benefit from better services
February 2014
Online vehicle services get a makeover
DVLA Contact Centre service disruptions
New style photocard driving licence
January 2014
Motorists warned about driving licence reminders received by text or email
December 2013
DVLA cuts unnecessary red tape for motorists
November 2013
Removal of the address from the Driver tachograph card
October 2013
Motorists warned about dangers of untreated obstructive sleep apnoea syndro…
Record number of motorists go digital to tax their vehicles
September 2013
Important information for all DVLA customers
August 2013
Potential Post Office® strikes in 3% of branch network
July 2013
DVLA reveals the top 10 excuses for not buying a tax disc
Modernising DVLA services update
Motorists in Northern Ireland to be given greater choice and improved servi…
June 2013
Day of protest activities planned at DVLA offices
Motorists reminded of the importance in renewing their photocard driving li…
Motorists reminded of when they should tell DVLA if they have diabetes
The new home on the web for DVLA
May 2013
Bus and lorry drivers to benefit from changes to tachograph cards
Drink driving rules tightened to improve road safety
March 2013
New rules on minimum medical standards for drivers on eyesight and epilepsy
February 2013
January 2013
Law on driving licence exchange tightened to improve road safety
More motorists use DVLA’s digital service on Christmas Day
November 2012
DVLA warns motorists to check the Certificate of Entitlement for a personal…
Post Office wins contract to provide DVLA services
October 2012
DVLA announce plans to cut red tape by removing insurance check when taxing…
September 2012
More digital services to benefit motorists
July 2012
DVLA services to be transformed to benefit motorists
June 2012
DVLA announce the new 62 series of personalised registrations will be avail…
May 2012
DVLA response to the consultation on driver medical standards on eyesight a…
DVLA consultation on driver fees
February 2012
More than half of all motorists use DVLA’s digital service
January 2012
DVLA’s online service proves a festive hit on Christmas Day
December 2011
Motorists to have greater choice and flexibility as the DVLA announces plan…
November 2011
New rules on diabetes for bus and lorry drivers
May 2011
DVLA joins forces with Home Move Box to help motorists stay legal after the…
February 2011
DVLA reminds motorists of new motor insurance law
Consultation on amendments to driver medical standards on eyesight, epileps…
December 2010
1 million driving licences issued online since April
DVLA unveil the latest series of personalised registrations
November 2010
Smooth operator from Bridgewater wins eco-friendly car in DVLA prize draw
October 2010
Bristol man wins eco-friendly car in DVLA prize draw
Local woman collects keys to new car after online win
August 2010
Airbus worker is flying high after online car win
July 2010
Action to protect second hand car buyers
A change of heart wins Denbigh man a brand new car