Transfer your driving instructor registration to Great Britain

Apply to transfer your Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland driving instructor registration to Great Britain. It costs 拢300.

This service is available from 6am to 11:30pm.

Before you start

Get a criminal record disclosure number if you鈥檝e lived in Great Britain for at least 12 months. You cannot use one you have already - you must get a new one.

If you鈥檝e lived in Great Britain for less than 12 months, get a 鈥榗ertificate of good character鈥� from the country you were living in before. You need a translation in English.

What happens next

You鈥檒l need to send documents to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to finish your application. DVSA will contact you and tell you what to send.

Help with your application

Email DVSA to get help applying online.

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