The DVLA has issued another update on how long people will be expected to wait for new paper driving licences and logbooks. They are still experiencing some delays with paper applications following the impact of Covid.
The DVLA's government website says: "We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and our staff are working hard to reduce waiting times. There may be additional delays in processing more complex cases, for example, if medical investigations are needed as part of your driving licence application."
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If you applied for your new licence online then your application will already be in the application process since there are no delays with online transactions. In fact, the DVLA encourages using online services to minimise delays with applications.
By using this service, you can expect your driving licence to be issued within five days.
Updated processing dates for paper applications
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 - 6 April 2022
- Apply for a first provisional driving licence with UK identity - 5 April 2022
- Renew a driving licence if you’re 70 or over or after disqualification or revocation - 25 April 2022
- Apply for a first vocational driving licence - 27 April 2022
- Renew a vocational driving licence - 27 April 2022
- Apply for a driving licence with non-UK identity - 5 April 2022
- Apply for or renew a tachograph card - 26 April 2022
- Apply to change your name or address on your driving licence - 12 April 2022
- Tell DVLA about the sale of a vehicle - 26 April 2022
- Vehicle registration certificate (V5C) changes - 25 April 2022*
- Apply for a replacement V5C log book - 20 April 2022*
- Register a vehicle for the first time (including previously used and imports) - 14 April 2022
- Retain or assign a vehicle registration number - 25 April 2022
