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17 August 2026Press release
Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online
Car and motorcycle licence holders can now notify DVLA of a wider range of medical conditions online, saving up to 10 days for a decision comparedwith paper applications.
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14 July 2026Corporate report
DVLA annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
This explains the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agencys performance, achievements and financial statements for the financial year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
[DVLA annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026]
30 January 2026Press release
DVLA warns nobody wins as new campaign targets untaxed vehicles
DVLA has launched a new campaign featuring a talking clamp to remind drivers to tax their vehicles and underlines the consequences of failing to do so.
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7 November 2025Press release
DVLA modernises diabetes rules for bus and lorry drivers
New changes will enable bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes to use Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems.
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12 December 2025News story
DVLAs top tips for avoiding scams
Tips for motorists on how to recognise and avoid scams, including emails and text messages.
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2 April 2026Guidance
Vehicle tax for electric, zero and low emission vehicles
How the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes affect your vehicle.
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What we do
Were the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), maintaining accurate records for more than 53 million drivers in Great Britain and 48 million vehicles across the United Kingdom. Last year (2025 to 2026), we collected more than 9 billion in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).
DVLA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport.
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How to contact DVLA
Use the link to find the right number, email or address to contact DVLA about vehicle tax and registration, driving licences and drivers medical issues.
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Upper Forest Way
Swansea Vale
Swansea
SA7 0AN
United Kingdom
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- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
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Longview Road
Swansea
SA6 7JL
United Kingdom
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