When an application is received to replace a driving licence Record when a driving licence has been reported lost/stolen/defaced orĭestroyed.
To answer your outstanding question the Agency is able to identify from a For this reason, unfortunately I am unable toĬonduct an internal review in to the failure to answer your FOI request.
Information (FOI) request as your request does not relate to a request forĭata but standard advice and information regarding our driving licencesĪnd driving licence records. Unfortunately, I am unable to investigate this matter as a Freedom of Please accept my apologies that your initial enquiry has not been fully Thank you for your enquiries regarding driving licence records. Out more on should note that all communications to DVLA may be New vehicle tax rates for cars registered on or after 1 April 2017.
I can confirm the photo card serial number at the back of the photo card Please visit for government information onĪll aspects of motoring, ranging from log books and driving licences to Twitter: tax or SORN can’t be passed on when a vehicle changes hands.įind out more at: Twitter: | Facebook: dvlagovuk | YouTube: dvlagov I hope this helps clarify the matter for you.ĭigital Operations Manager & Business Support Leadĭigital Operations ITS A2E| DVLA | Swansea | SA6 7JL System would direct the customer down the replacement licence route which If the customer was unable to match this number then the online
The driver record details then the licence would be issued free ofĬharge. Then providing the customer is able to match the most current licence to In order for us to identify that the licence in the customers possessionįor example, if a customer is applying online for a change of address, I can advise that the photocard number is requested when applying online I have been asked to reply to your recent email regarding the photocard May I again request under this same request, how is this 'Photocard number' used other than during the card personalisation process or as mentioned, or as a security feature if it is not linked or has no relationship with an individual licence record in anyway? I therefore, suggests that this information may be linked to a individual driver record or licence number. These parts is the precise information I have requested under this request. This page also asks within the same section for the licence holder to declare if their licence has been lost, stolen, defaced or destroyed site This page asks for your Photocard driving licence issue number and 'Your Photocard number'. This is a reply to my recent request under the Freedom of Information request labelled 'Photocard & Paper Licence Number'ĭavid/DVLA you mentioned in your reply that the 10 digit (alpha/numeric) number is also a security feature which is evidenced in the 'Change your details' page on the.
The same question applies to any paper licence issued, albeit the paper licence may contain a bar code which holds a similar number or ID for the same reason.ĭear FOI FOI, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Doe's the DVLA hold this 10 - 12 digit number in database and/or has access to this record which is linked to an individual licence holder to which is was first issued.įurthermore, is the DVLA able to identify and verify if reported if a Photocard or the 10 or 12 digit number has been reported lost, stolen, destroyed or is still is active licence being used by any individual. I therefore, repeat the request as detailed below Ī UK licence Photocard contains on the reverse side a 10 or 12 digit Photocard number (usually positioned in bottom right hand corner).
This is a reminder of my previous request because the DVLA has not replied to my FOI request 'Photocard & Paper Licence Number' promptly, as normally required by law. DVLA, I request information under the terms of The Freedom of Information Act 2000.