Renewing your driving licence if it was revoked or surrendered for health reasons

You must renew your driving licence after surrendering or having it revoked by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) before you start driving again. Find out what you need to do to re-apply for your driving licence.

Checking your health

You should check with your doctor that you can meet the medical standards of fitness to drive before you re-apply for your driving licence. These standards are set out in the 'At a glance guide to the current standards of fitness to drive'. All medical practitioners have access to this publication.

How to re-apply for your car or motorcycle driving licence

You'll need to fill in a DL1 application form and the medical questionnaire relevant to your condition. The DL1 form is available from DVA's form ordering service (phone 0845 402 4000 Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm with exception of Bank Holidays and Public Holidays) or Post Office® branches.

How to re-apply for your lorry or bus driving licence

You'll need to fill in a DL1 application form and the medical questionnaire relevant to your condition. The DL1 form is available from DVA's form ordering service (phone 0845 402 4000 Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm with exception of Bank Holidays and Public Holidays) or Post Ofice® branches.

If you are aged 45 to 65, then you only need to submit a D4 if you have not done so in the last five years. From the age of 65, licences are issued for one year and each renewal must be accompanied by a completed medical report form D4.

Change of name

If your name has changed since your last licence was issued, you'll need to provide evidence of your change of name. The details you provide must show a clear link between the name on your identity document and your current name.