Head Office
Department for Transport (DfT)
Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
Support
Phone: 0300 330 3000
0300 123 4321 (register vehicle as off the road)
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About Department for Transport (DfT)
The Department for Transport in UK is responsible for implementing the state’s transport policies, vehicle licensing and regulating safe transport system. The Department works with 21 agencies and public bodies that include Office of Rail and Road, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Vehicle Certification Agency, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Network Rail, Highways England, Civil Aviation Authority, British Transport Police Authority, Transport Focus and London and Continental Railways Limited.
According to the Department for Transport website, it is responsible for providing police and guidance to local authorities to run and maintain their road networks and develop major transport schemes. It also maintains and operates 4,300 miles of motorway and trunk road network in England through Highways England. It also helps set national aviation policy, working with airlines, airports and the civil Aviation Authority. Headquartered at London, the Department for Transport employs more than 18,000 across the country.
Automobile owners must consult the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency to tax a vehicle, make a SORN, change address or apply for driving licenses. You can tax your automobile using a reference number. Payment can be made by debit or credit card. You can do same online. That is not all you can also check if a vehicle has up to date tax online. For those who are keeping their vehicles off the road, you need to check for the Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN). You wont be able to use the vehicle until you tax it again. Head to the link here to get started. You can also send an application by post.
Changed your address? You need to update your new address with the DVLA so your license and vehicle log book are up to date. As for applying new license, you can get your first provisional driving license for car or motorbike through DVLA online. You will need to meet the eligibility age and have a Government Gateway ID as well. Additionally, you can get a replacement of provisional or full driving license on the website. The fee for applying for license can be paid through a debit or credit card. During the application, you will need to provide an identity document, address proof and National Insurance number. There are restrictions in driving for those with a provisional license. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency is responsible for approving driving instructors, for those interested in being a MOT tester, or booking driving test for small and large vehicles. For more information or queries on forms, licenses, driving tests, or others, reach the Department of Transport support.
