How to reapply for your driving licence

England, Scotland and Wales 

Two months before the date you are due to get your licence back – but no sooner - you can write to DVLA, stating that you wish to reapply for your licence, and the date when you should be allowed to start driving again. Include your old driving licence number if you have it. DVLA will send you a form to complete, asking about your last seizure and the name of your doctor who can provide a medical report.

When can I start driving again?

This depends on whether you sent back your last licence voluntarily, or whether it was formally withdrawn (revoked) by the driving agency.

If you sent your licence back voluntarily:

you can start driving again when you meet the epilepsy driving regulations, even if you haven’t received your new licence from DVLA, provided:

• your doctor agrees that you meet epilepsy driving regulations, and
• you have checked that DVLA has received your application.

If your driving licence was revoked:

if you didn’t send your licence back voluntarily, but were told by DVLA to return it, you cannot start driving again until you have your new driving licence.

Northern Ireland

You can write to DVA, stating that you wish to reapply for your licence, once you meet the epilepsy driving regulations. See Driving law relating to epilepsy. You can’t apply in advance of this date, and you can’t start driving again until you have your new driving licence from DVA.

November 2008