Replace a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed driving licence: Apply by phone or by post

Replace a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed driving licence

You can also apply to replace your licence by phone or by post.

You can contact DVLA to apply by phone if:

You cannot apply by phone if your licence is damaged, or if it expires in less than 56 days (90 days if it鈥檚 expiring for medical reasons).

For a car or motorbike licence, complete form D1 鈥楢pplication for a driving licence鈥�, available from most .

For a lorry or bus licence, complete form D2 鈥楢pplication for a lorry/bus licence鈥�, available from the DVLA form ordering service.

You鈥檒l then need to send your application to the address on the form along with the correct fee (also shown on the form).

If your name has changed, you鈥檒l also need to send original documents confirming this.

Your driving licence should arrive in 3 weeks. It might take longer if your medical or personal details need to be checked.

You鈥檒l also need to: