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About us

We’re 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).

We maintain the registration and licensing of drivers in Great Britain. We also maintain the registration and licensing of vehicles, together with the collection and enforcement of VED, in the UK.

This information helps us get the right drivers and vehicles taxed and on the road, as simply, safely and efficiently as possible.

Responsibilities

We’re responsible for:

  • recording driver endorsements, disqualifications and medical conditions
  • issuing photocard driving licences
  • issuing vehicle registration certificates to vehicle keepers
  • taking enforcement action against vehicle tax evaders
  • registering and issuing tachograph cards
  • selling DVLA personalised registrations
  • helping the police and intelligence authorities deal with crime
  • providing anonymised data to those who have the right to use the service

Priorities

Our strategic priorities are to:

  • drive up digital
  • be resilient
  • deliver great customer service
  • develop our skilled, motivated and flexible workforce

Further information on our strategic priorities can be viewed in our business plan 2025 to 2026.

Who we are

We’re an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT) with sites in Swansea and Birmingham, employing more than 6,000 people.

We’re a digital-first organisation with the vast majority of our many services available online so customers can choose how, when and where they access our services.

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Read about the types of information we routinely publish in our Publication scheme. Find out about our commitment to Welsh language scheme. Our Personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information. Read our policy on Social media use. Find out About our services.

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