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DL1 Application for new, reissue or renewal of driver licence

Published: | Category: Driver licensing , Forms | Audience: Motorists

Use this form if you are:

  • applying for a driver licence for the first time
  • renewing a driver licence
  • applying for another class or stage
  • getting your licence back if it's been expired for more than 5 years
  • getting your licence back if your suspension, disqualification or revocation has ended.

If you're looking for the Application for reissue of driver licence (DL7) form, we've now combined it with this form. 

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  • Published: June 2025