Licence check code

 

WHAT IS A CHECK CODE AND WHY DO I NEED IT?

We need you to obtain a check code before we can take you out on the road. This is a code generated instantly by the DVLA online that enables businesses like driving schools, insurers, rental/car hire companies or any authorities to view/verify an individual's driving licence history and entitlement to drive in a secure way.

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WHERE DO I GET ONE FROM?

Check codes can be obtained from the official government site:

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WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO GET A DVLA CHECK CODE?

There are three bits of information you will need to provide online to obtain your code.

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1. Your driving licence number

2. Your National Insurance number

3. The postcode on your driving licence
    

HOW DO I DO IT?

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Step 1: Click the above link to access the gov.uk website

Step 2: Enter your details as above

3. Click 'get your check code' followed by 'get a code'

4. Send us your code! 

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Each code is valid for 21 days and can only be used once. Once this code is expired you will need to follow the steps again to obtain a new check code so please pass your code to your instructor as soon as you have generated it. It is case sensitive!

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