Renewing your ADI registration just got easier
You can now let the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) use your photocard licence photo for your approved driving instructor (ADI) badge.
This makes renewing your ADI registration quicker and easier than ever before. You鈥檒l be able to complete your application online and not send anything in by post.
Renew with a photocard
You can use the online service to renew your ADI registration When you are logged in, just tick the box to give DSA permission to use your photo.
Renewing if you don鈥檛 have a photocard licence
If you don鈥檛 have a photocard licence, or don鈥檛 want DSA to use your photocard licence photo, you鈥檒l have to send a recent passport sized photo to DSA. You鈥檒l also have to print out your application form and send it with your photo.
If you want to exchange your paper driving licence for a photocard, click on the link below.
How to renew your registration
Your registration as an ADI lasts for 4 years. Before it runs out, you can apply for registration for another 4-year period.
You鈥檒l need to get a criminal record disclosure before you apply for renewal. When you renew, you must satisfy the ADI registrar that you are a fit and proper person.
You can find out more in DSA鈥檚 guide to renewing your ADI registration.