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You can use this account to view your driving record, check details of vehicles and set up vehicle tax reminders with DVLA.
Order application packs and forms from DVLA
Application for a vehicle registration certificate, also known as a log book (V5C).
Renew or get vehicle tax if you do not have your reminder letter (V11), email or text message - renew online or at the Post Office with your V5C.
Set up, change or cancel your car tax Direct Debit, swap to another payment method, and what to do if you miss a Direct Debit payment
You could get penalty points (endorsements) on your driving record if you're convicted of a motoring offence
Driving licence categories - entitlements on your licence and what vehicles you can drive - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, medium and large lorries, minibuses and buses.
Check if you need to tell DVLA about a health or medical condition, how to report medical conditions to DVLA
If you do not have a UK passport there are other identity documents you can use for your driving licence application
Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.
Anonymously report an untaxed vehicle that you’ve seen.
Change the name, title or gender on your driving licence by completing form D1 and sending it with your licence and supporting documents to DVLA.
You could get a fine and penalty points if you're caught speeding, or could even lose your licence
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Buy a private (personalised) number plate, assign it or transfer it to a vehicle - renew or update your entitlement certificate.
Check registration, MOT, tax, vehicle identification number and other details to help make sure a used car is not stolen or unsafe
Rates of vehicle tax for all types of vehicle.
When to tell DVLA about a medical condition or disability - what will happen to your licence, renewing or reapplying for your licence.
Search for a personalised number plate registration and buy it from DVLA online or at auction
Scrap your vehicle at an authorised treatment facility if it’s reached the end of its life and you want to dispose of it
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