Become a qualified dangerous goods (ADR) vehicle driver
After you've qualified
Your dangerous goods (ADR) driver card will be posted to you within 5 working days of the exam if you pass it.
The back of your ADR card will show the classes you are qualified to carry.
You must not transport dangerous goods while you’re waiting for your card to arrive - if you drive without a card, you could be taken to court and receive a fine.
How the card is sent to you
The card will be sent to the address that your training provider registered for you. This could be either:
- your address
- your training provider’s address
Ask your training provider which address it will be sent to.
If your card does not arrive
Email SQA if your card has not arrived after a week.
SQA ADR team
adr@sqa.org.uk
Replace a lost, stolen or damaged dangerous goods (ADR) driver card
Apply online to replace your ADR card if it’s lost, damaged or stolen.
It costs £15 to get a replacement card.
After you’ve applied
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will email you details on how to pay the £15 fee within 3 working days.
You should get your new card within 10 working days of making your payment.
Change the name on your card
Apply online to change the name on your driver card.
You do not have to pay a fee.
You’ll need to upload a scan or photo of a document that shows what your new name is.
You can use:
- your passport
- your driving licence
- a deed poll certificate (or marriage certificate for surname change)
You should get your new card within 10 working days.
Change your address
Your driver card does not include your address.
However, you should tell SQA your new address so they can update their records.
SQA ADR team
adr@sqa.org.uk