Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how long drivers have waited on average for online driving licence renewal applications to be processed in the most recent period for which figures are available.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) online service is the quickest and easiest way to apply for a driving licence. Successful applications are processed immediately, and customers should receive their driving licence within a few days.

The DVLA sends renewal reminder forms to customers two months before licences are due to expire to ensure drivers know when they need to apply to renew their licence. These will also be sent to drivers whose licences were extended by 11 months, allowing drivers time to make their renewal application and the forms can also be used to renew a licence online or at a post office. There are no plans for further extensions to driving licence validity.