What is a check code on a driving Licence?
The DVLA check code is the online counterpart of your photo card driving licence, replacing the paper part which is no longer issued. The check code allows you to view or share your driving licence information, such as your driving record, the vehicles you can drive or any penalty points or disqualifications.
What is the 8 digit DVLA check code?
What is a DVLA driving licence check code? The DVLA check code is the online counterpart of the photo card driving licence. The code is used to access the DVLA database to check driving licence information, and it allows you to share your licence information with employers or car hire companies.
Why can’t I get a DVLA check code?
If you cannot get a code online then you can call DVLA on 0300 083 0013. You’ll need to answer some security questions to validate your identity before we give you a code.
How long does a DVLA check code last?
21 days
The check code will be valid for 21 days. You’ll need: your driving licence number.
How do you get DVLA code?
To obtain a code or a printout:
- Go to View Driving Licence.
- Enter your driver number and postcode, as they appear on your driving licence, and your National Insurance number.
- Click on the ‘Share your licence information’ tab – then the ‘Create a code’ button.
What is driver number on UK driving licence?
Driver numbers Each licence holder in England, Scotland and Wales has a unique driver number, which is 18 characters long. The characters are constructed in the following way: 1–5: The first five characters of the surname (padded with 9s if fewer than 5 characters).
How can I check my license by SMS?
Open a blank SMS. Type DL [space] ID number (E.g. DL 123456789) Send to 22846.
What is my driver number?
A driver number is the nine-digit number on your driving licence. It’s used to track your driving history. If you have a plastic driving licence, this number is found in field 4d on the front of your licence.
Is my license clean?
To see if you have a clean driving record, all you have to do is get a copy of your driving record, or Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), from your state DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). Depending on your state’s DMV, you can usually request a copy in person, online, or by mail.
How do you read a UK driving Licence?
Front of the licence
- Full.
- Provisional.
- Your personal details (1, 2 and 3)
- Date of licence issue (4a), expiry (4b), issuing authority (4)
- Driver number (5)
- Holder’s photograph (6 – not numbered)
- Holder’s signature (7)
- Holder’s address (8)
What does 79 mean on driving Licence?
restricted to vehicles in conformity
79 – restricted to vehicles in conformity with the specifications stated in brackets on your licence.