Drivers Card
You must tell the DVLA immediately if your card is lost, stolen, damaged or not working properly.
DVLA Telephone: 0300 790 6109
Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm
You must also apply for a replacement card within 7 days. (£19 for Replacement)
After you’ve reported it
You can only drive for up to 15 Days without a drivers card – you must have reported it to the DVLA first as they will supply you with a code to give to DVLA if your pulled over to prove your eligible to drive without it.
After 15 days if your replacement hasn’t arrived you will NOT be able to drive
You must also Notify the Office as soon as you’ve informed for DVLA
Drivers Qualification Card
To get a replacement card (sometimes called a ‘driver qualification card’ or ‘DQC’), contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and give your:
Name
Driving Licence Number
Date of Birth
Address
Telephone Number
You need a credit or debit card to pay the £25 fee.
You can contact DVSA by email or phone. If you email, DVSA will call you back to collect the fee.
DVSA Driver CPC enquiries
Telephone: 0300 123 7721
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
After you’ve applied
You can keep driving professionally while you wait for your replacement Driver CPC card to arrive.
It will be sent to the address on your driving licence.
If it doesn’t arrive
Call DVSA if it doesn’t arrive within 20 days.