DVLA

DVLA or Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is a government agency in the United Kingdom responsible for maintaining a database of drivers and vehicles in Great Britain. It is an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT).

History

The DVLA was established in 1965 by the British Government to improve road safety and ensure proper taxation of vehicles. The agency is headquartered in Swansea, Wales.

Functions

The DVLA is responsible for:

• Issuing driving licences
• Organising collection of vehicle excise duty (road tax)
• Selling personalised registrations
• Maintaining records of drivers and vehicles

Services

The DVLA provides a range of services to the public, including:

• Online vehicle tax and SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) services
• Online driving licence services
• A vehicle enquiry service
• A driver check service

See also

• Vehicle registration plates of the United Kingdom
• Vehicle Excise Duty
• Department for Transport

External links

• Official DVLA website

DVLA Resources
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