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Drivers lose almost a million licences in the last year

Drivers lose almost a million licences in the last year

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

Almost a million driving licences were lost by British drivers in the last year, according to latest figures released today by the DVLA. ...

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Important information for DVLA customers

Important information for DVLA customers

Thursday, 01 March 2018

DVLA's contact centre has been closed due to severe weather....

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Motorists receive millions of pounds in automatic refunds for vehicle tax

Motorists receive millions of pounds in automatic refunds for vehicle tax

Thursday, 15 February 2018

In the last year more than 5 million motorists received automatic refunds of vehicle tax after selling their car, totalling over £360 million. ...

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Julie Lennard appointed interim Chief Executive of DVLA

Julie Lennard appointed interim Chief Executive of DVLA

Tuesday, 06 February 2018

Julie Lennard has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)....

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Up for the Cup

Up for the Cup

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

As today marks the closing date for ticket applications for this year’s World Cup, football fans who missed out on applying can still snap up memorabi...

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Logging on to festive admin

Logging on to festive admin

Wednesday, 27 December 2017

From taxing cars to buying personalised registration numbers, thousands chose to log on to DVLA’s online services on 25 December 2017. ...

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DVLA staff hand over £50,000 to mental health charity

DVLA staff hand over £50,000 to mental health charity

Thursday, 07 December 2017

Today (Wednesday 6 December) DVLA handed over a cheque for £51,799.26 to the charity Mind after a year packed full of fundraising efforts by its staff...

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DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2017

DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2017

Wednesday, 06 December 2017

Opening times for DVLA's contact centre over Christmas and the New Year....

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‘Names’ top the list for those wishing for a personalised registration this Christmas

‘Names’ top the list for those wishing for a personalised registration this Christmas

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Given the choice, 3 out of 4 motorists would wish for their own name on a number plate if they were given a personalised registration as a gift, accor...

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DVLA’s Commercial Development team wins Civil Service Award

DVLA’s Commercial Development team wins Civil Service Award

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

DVLA’s Commercial Development team took home the Skills Award last night (Thursday 23 November 2017) at the prestigious Civil Service Awards held in L...

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New DVLA ‘Tax it or lose it’ campaign is aimed at car tax dodgers

New DVLA ‘Tax it or lose it’ campaign is aimed at car tax dodgers

Friday, 03 November 2017

Drivers are being warned their cars will be taken away if they are not taxed, as part of DVLA’s national advertising campaign launching today (Friday ...

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Prestige and high end supercars among those caught with no vehicle tax

Prestige and high end supercars among those caught with no vehicle tax

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Lamborghini are among the prestige branded cars clamped last year for having no valid vehicle tax, according to...

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Thinking of changing your car? New tax rates may apply

Thinking of changing your car? New tax rates may apply

Tuesday, 01 August 2017

Vehicle tax rates changed on 1 April 2017. If you're thinking of changing your car, find out if these rates affect you....

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DVLA gives a shout out on Alexa

DVLA gives a shout out on Alexa

Thursday, 27 July 2017

From today motorists across the UK can access up-to-the-minute information from the DVLA on their vehicle tax through Amazon’s Alexa. ...

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11 caravanning hacks you don't want to leave the house without

11 caravanning hacks you don't want to leave the house without

Tuesday, 25 July 2017

Whether you're travelling with friends, children or animals caravanning can be one of life’s great pleasures – but it’s not without its pitfalls....

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Nearly new car buyers advised to check tax rates

Nearly new car buyers advised to check tax rates

Monday, 10 July 2017

DVLA is reminding those thinking of changing their car this summer to find out if new tax rates could affect them....

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DVLA publishes new IT Strategy

DVLA publishes new IT Strategy

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

The DVLA published its IT strategy today outlining its focus and priorities for the next three years....

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DVLA takes home top digital prize

DVLA takes home top digital prize

Friday, 23 June 2017

For the second year in a row DVLA has been awarded one of the top accolades at the Digital Leaders DL100 Awards. ...

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New vehicle tax rates come into force today

New vehicle tax rates come into force today

Friday, 31 March 2017

New vehicle tax rates come into force for all cars and some motor homes that are registered from today (1 April 2017)....

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DVLA publishes three year vision

DVLA publishes three year vision

Thursday, 30 March 2017

The DVLA today published its strategic plan outlining its goals and direction for the next three years....

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One month to go until new vehicle tax rates come into force

One month to go until new vehicle tax rates come into force

Monday, 27 February 2017

DVLA is reminding motorists that there is just one month to go until new vehicle tax rates come into force for all cars and some motor homes that are ...

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New vehicle tax rates from 1 April 2017

New vehicle tax rates from 1 April 2017

Monday, 30 January 2017

The way vehicle tax is calculated has changed for cars and some motor homes that were first registered with DVLA from 1 April 2017....

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DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2016

DVLA opening hours: Christmas and New Year 2016

Tuesday, 06 December 2016

Opening times for DVLA's contact centre over Christmas and the New Year....

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Honorary Medical Advisory Panels to the Secretary of State for Transport

Honorary Medical Advisory Panels to the Secretary of State for Transport

Friday, 14 October 2016

DVLA takes advice from Honorary Medical Advisory Panels to make informed decisions about health standards required for safe driving. ...

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Benefits of joining DVLA's fleet scheme

Benefits of joining DVLA's fleet scheme

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

DVLA’s fleet scheme has a number of benefits for fleet operators and it’s free to join....

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DVLA opening hours: Easter 2016

DVLA opening hours: Easter 2016

Friday, 04 March 2016

DVLA's contact centre will open at times over Easter....

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Tax your vehicle by Direct Debit

Tax your vehicle by Direct Debit

Tuesday, 05 January 2016

Direct Debit offers more flexible ways to pay your vehicle tax....

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New 16 series registration numbers

New 16 series registration numbers

Friday, 04 December 2015

We’ve got millions of personalised registrations starting from just £399....

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Get someone that special gift this Christmas

Get someone that special gift this Christmas

Monday, 16 November 2015

We’ve got millions of personalised registrations starting from just £250....

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Scam email warning for DVLA customers

Scam email warning for DVLA customers

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

DVLA warns the public of scam emails asking you to provide your driving licence and confirm credit card details....

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