Blog DVLA digital services

Brian Sullivan, DVLA’s Chief Technology Officer, sets out DVLA’s IT ambitions and the progress we’ve made so far.

We recently took part in the 3D Hackathon 2022, a virtual cross-government event, to share ideas and pitch new prototypes of digital services. Tom Collins, Principal Software Engineer, reflects on this year’s pitches and winners.

This year is the first anniversary of Digital Voices at DVLA. Lucy Whitaker, Digital Attraction and Engagement Manager, reflects on the group’s achievements and future plans.

If you’re 70 or over and need to renew your driving licence, the easiest and quickest way is online. Rachel Thomas, Service Designer, shows you how.

DVLA Service Manager Anthony Bamford, reveals how many customers used some of our online services over Christmas and the New Year.

In this blog, Rachel Thomas, Service Designer, explains the top 3 benefits of choosing to go online when the time comes to renew your driving licence.

Mark Jones, Head of Ethical Hacking Services, and lead STEM ambassador, provides an insight into DVLA’s STEM programme.

To mark Ada Lovelace Day 2021, Natalie Jones and Nicola Porter share their experience of starting a career in STEM at DVLA.

William Bray and Alex O’Mahoney share their experience of working as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at DVLA.

Police are now using a new photo ID checking tech at the roadside, known as the ‘Photo at the Roadside Service’. James Church, DVLA Service Designer, talks us through what has been happening to help make the pilot a success.