Uk Driver And Vehicle Licensing Agency

2026 DVLA Report Environment Wales Act 2016 Schedule 6 Biodiversity Duty

DVLA published its 2026 biodiversity report under the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 Schedule 6 Duty, setting out how the agency manages its Swansea estate to protect and improve biodiversity. The report covers habitat and species protection, invasive plant management, and nature recovery measures across DVLA's Morriston and industrial sites.

Electric Vehicle Tax from £10 Starting April 2026

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has published updated guidance on Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates for electric, zero-emission, and low-emission vehicles, effective from 1 April 2026. New electric and zero-emission vehicles registered from April 2025 will pay £10 in the first year and £200 annually thereafter, while existing vehicles will pay £20–£200 depending on registration date. The £10 annual discount for hybrid and alternatively fuelled vehicles has been removed, and vehicles with a list price exceeding £50,000 registered from April 2025 are subject to an additional £390 annual rate.

DVLA Research Overview, Methodology, Current Projects and Panel

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport, publishes an overview of its research activities including methodology and current projects. DVLA manages approximately 53 million driver records and 47 million vehicle records. The agency conducts user research using surveys, interviews, focus groups, and usability testing, and is seeking volunteers over 16 to join its research panel.

FOI and EIR Disclosure Log, January to March 2026

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) published its quarterly Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) disclosure log covering January to March 2026. The log lists full and partial responses to information requests made to DVLA during this period. The document is available as a CSV file (29.7 KB) and includes contact details for requesting copies of specific responses.

DVLA Data Sharing Guidance with Quarterly Enquiry Volumes

DVLA published Quarter 3 2025-26 enquiry volumes for vehicle services, driver services, KADOE, and EDECS/ADD datasets. The guidance documents what data DVLA shares, with whom, for what purpose, and includes quarterly statistics on enquiry volumes. Last updated 7 April 2026.

DVLA Services Update: Online, Post Office Counter and Postal Options for Driving Licence and Vehicle Services

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has updated its guidance on available services for driving licence and vehicle registration transactions. A new contract with Post Office Ltd commenced on 1 April 2024 for front office counter services including vehicle tax and 10-year photocard driving licence renewals at participating branches. The guidance recommends online services as the quickest option, with driving licences processed within 5 days and V5C registration certificates within 5-7 working days.