What happens after I have informed the driving agency?

England, Scotland and Wales

If you sent your driving licence back voluntarily you don’t have to do anything further at this stage.

If you didn’t send your licence back voluntarily, DVLA will send you a form to complete and ask your permission to contact your doctor(s) for a medical report. In some cases they may ask for you to be examined by one of DVLA’s nominated medical practitioners.

DVLA will then write and tell you whether or not your driving licence is formally withdrawn and, if so, for how long. They will also ask you to send your licence back. This is known as ‘revoking’ your licence.  

Northern Ireland 

You should request a form from DVA, who may ask your permission to contact your doctor for a medical report. In some cases they may ask for you to be examined by one of DVA’s nominated medical practitioners.

DVA will then write and tell you whether or not your driving licence is formally withdrawn and, if so, for how long. They may also ‘revoke’ your licence by asking you to send it back to them.

November 2008