You can use this service to renew your car and motorbike, lorry, bus or tractor driving licence. You can only use this service to renew your driving licence if you're resident in NI. It’s faster to renew your licence online.
You cannot use this service if your last licence was issued before 1 April 1999 and you haven’t had your identity checked. These licences can be renewed by post, by filling in and returning a driving licence application form (DL1 or DL2).
The forms are available from Post Offices.
To apply online to renew your driving licence you'll need:
Once you submit your application, the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) may contact you if more information or a fee is needed.
For lorry and bus licences, you will get more information as you go through the online application about how to send the DVA your medical information - DLM1 form/ Basic Disclosure Certificate (BDC) if they're needed.
Although you can change your address online you cannot change your name online. F ind out how to change your name at: Keeping your driving licence up-to-date
If you're unable to provide a digital photo, your licence can be renewed by:
You do not need to create a nidirect account to renew your driving licence online but it can save you time when you’re filling out your application.
When you create your account and you’ve had your identity verified you can link your licence so the information from your driving record shows on screen. DVA will also send you updates on your application, such as when it has been processed.
You can view your driving record to check the details DVA hold for you, including any penalty points or driving convictions you may have.
You can also create a code to allow a third party, for example a car hire company or your employer, to view your driving rights.
To find out more about identity assurance and the documents you need to verify your identity see:
If you already have an account, or need to create an account, you can log in to the service using the green button above.
Watch the video on renewing your driving licence online:
You can find out how any personal information you send to the Department for Infrastructure (DVA) when using this service will be handled by viewing their privacy notice.
For queries about renewing your driving licence online, email: dva@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk.
For queries about your identity check, email: nida@nidirect.gov.uk.
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