Find your lost theory test pass certificate number

What you need to do depends on whether you want the number to:

  • book your test
  • take to your test

If you’re booking your test

You usually do not need your theory test pass certificate number to book your driving test. 

If DVSA asks for your theory test pass certificate number, you can request it.

If you need to request your theory test pass certificate number

You can request your theory test pass certificate number online. 

You’ll need:

  • your UK driving licence
  • your booking reference number - this was sent to the email address you used to book your theory test

If you cannot find your booking reference number, you can ask for your booking details in the service.

Your theory test pass certificate number will be sent to the email address you used to book your theory test.

If you’re taking your test

You may need another way to prove that you’ve passed your theory test if you’ve lost your certificate. What you need to do depends on the type of test.

If you’re taking a car driving test

You do not need to get a replacement theory test certificate to take to your car driving test.

Your driving examiner will check that you’ve passed your theory test before your driving test starts.

If you’re taking any other type of driving test

Contact DVSA with your:

  • full name as it appears on your driving licence
  • address
  • driving licence number
  • date of birth

You’ll be sent a letter that you can take to your test instead of your pass certificate.

DVSA theory test enquiries
theorycustomerservices@dvsa.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 200 1122 (press 01)
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Find out about call charges

Part of Learn to drive a car: step by step

  1. Step 1 Check you're allowed to drive

    Most people can start learning to drive when they’re 17.

    1. Check what age you can drive
    2. Requirements for driving legally
    3. Driving eyesight rules

  2. Step 2 Get a provisional licence

    1. Apply for your first provisional driving licence £34 to £43

  3. Step 3 Driving lessons and practice

    You need a provisional driving licence to take lessons or practise.

    1. The Highway Code
    2. Taking driving lessons
    3. Find driving schools, lessons and instructors
    4. Practise vehicle safety questions

  4. and Prepare for your theory test

    1. Theory test revision and practice
    2. Take a practice theory test
    3. Theory and hazard perception test app

  5. Step 4 Book and manage your theory test

    You need a provisional driving licence to book your theory test.

    1. Book your theory test £23
    2. What to take to your test
    3. Change your theory test appointment
    4. Check your theory test appointment details
    5. Cancel your theory test

  6. Step 5 Book and manage your driving test

    You must pass your theory test before you can book your driving test.

    1. Book your driving test £62 to £75
    2. What to take to your test
    3. Change your driving test appointment
    4. Check your driving test appointment details
    5. Cancel your driving test

  7. Step 6 When you pass

    You can start driving as soon as you pass your driving test.

    You must have an insurance policy that allows you to drive without supervision.

    1. Find out about Pass Plus training courses