When hiring or subscribing to a car in the UK, you may be required to share your UK driving licence details, if you do, you will need to get a check code from the DVLA. This allows the company to see the validity of your driving licence and if you have any points on your licence including conviction codes.
In this guide, we will provide instructions on how to get a Driving Licence Check code from the DVLA.
Steps to obtain a UK Driving Licence Check Code
1. Visit the Official DVLA Website
Go to the official DVLA Website.
2. Enter Your Details
You will need to provide the following information:
- Your driving licence number.
- Your National Insurance number.
- The postcode on your driving licence.
3. View Your Driving Licence
After entering your details, you will be able to view your driving licence information.
4. Generate a Check Code
Click on the “Get a code” button. This will generate a unique check code that is valid for 21 days.
5. Share the code
Provide this code along with the last 8 characters of your driving licence number to the person or organisation who needs to check your driving record.
