The DVLA has issued further updates on the wait times for log books and paper driving licenses.
As delays have been made due to covid safety precautions and industrial action, the DVLA has suggested people file their applications online. This way, financial transactions won't face delays.
Paper driving licenses and log books still face delays due to a high amount of enquires and applications. Delays may also be more severe for complex applications such as those needing a medical investigation as part of the licence. Those who have already filed their applications and are waiting for the process to finish may still be allowed to drive.
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The below refer to the dates the DVLA claims it is currently working on for different types of paper applications:
- Renew a driving licence with a new photo - 23 February 2022
- Apply for a first provisional driving licence with UK identity - 1 March 2022
- Renew a driving licence if you’re 70 or over or after disqualification or revocation - 28 March 2022
- Apply for a first vocational driving licence - 30 March 2022
- Renew a vocational driving licence - 30 March 2022
- Apply for a driving licence with non-UK identity - 23 February 2022
- Apply for or renew a tachograph card - 30 March 2022
- Apply to change your name or address on your driving licence - 28 February 2022
- Tell DVLA about the sale of a vehicle - 4 April 2022
- Vehicle registration certificate (V5C) changes - 29 March 2022 (You must contact the DVLA within 6 weeks if you do not receive your vehicle document)
- Apply for a replacement V5C log book - 16 March 2022 (You must contact the DVLA within 6 weeks if you do not receive your vehicle document)
- Register a vehicle for the first time (including previously used and imports - 21 March 2022
- Retain or assign a vehicle registration number - 25 March 2022
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