DVLA
DVLA or Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is a government agency in the United Kingdom responsible for maintaining a database of drivers and vehicles in Great Britain. It is an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT).
History[edit | edit source]
The DVLA was established in 1965 by the British Government to improve road safety and ensure proper taxation of vehicles. The agency is headquartered in Swansea, Wales.
Functions[edit | edit source]
The DVLA is responsible for:
- Issuing driving licences
- Organising collection of vehicle excise duty (road tax)
- Selling personalised registrations
- Maintaining records of drivers and vehicles
Services[edit | edit source]
The DVLA provides a range of services to the public, including:
- Online vehicle tax and SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) services
- Online driving licence services
- A vehicle enquiry service
- A driver check service
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References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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