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Getting started with a driving licence
Great BritainThe provisional application is one step in a longer journey.
Check the requirements
DVLA’s service explains the eligibility and identity checks for a first provisional licence in Great Britain. Northern Ireland uses a separate service.
Use the official application
Read the current fee, identity requirements and instructions before starting. Keep your confirmation securely. A provisional licence comes with conditions for learning to drive.
Plan the wider cost
Lessons, tests, insurance and access to a suitable vehicle can all be part of the cost. Check current learner rules and use qualified instruction.
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GOV.UK · first provisional licence ↗Source links checked 22 October 2026. Services, rules and personal circumstances can differ. Use the relevant official organisation for current details.