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Apply for a new log book and tax your vehicle in one easy, online journey

Apply for a new log book and tax your vehicle in one easy, online journey

Have you lost your documents but need to tax your vehicle? We’ve got you covered! You can now apply for a new log book and tax at the same time. Rachel Sargeant, Senior Customer Product and Services Manager, explains how this service update will save you time.

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DVLA’s IT transformation – our story so far    

Posted by: Brian Sullivan, Posted on: 3 August 2022 - Categories: DVLA Digital Services

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

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Inspiration and innovation – the best bits from Hackathon 2022

Posted by: Tom Collins, Posted on: 4 March 2022 - Categories: DVLA Digital Services

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.

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Celebrating a year of Digital Voices at DVLA

Posted by: Lucy Whitaker, Posted on: 9 February 2022 - Categories: DVLA Digital Services

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.

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How to renew your driving licence online if you’re 70 or over

Posted by: Rachel Thomas, Posted on: 14 January 2022 - Categories: DVLA Digital Services
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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.

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DVLA customers reap the benefits of using their online services over Christmas

Posted by: Anthony Bamford, Posted on: 10 January 2022 - Categories: DVLA Digital Services

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

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Top 3 reasons to renew your driving licence online

Posted by: Rachel Thomas, Posted on: 16 December 2021 - Categories: DVLA Digital Services
Illustration of a person using a computer with the text 'Renew your driving licence using DVLA's online service'

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.

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An inside look into DVLA’s STEM programme

Posted by: Mark Jones, Posted on: 28 October 2021 - Categories: DVLA Digital Services
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Mark Jones, Head of Ethical Hacking Services, and lead STEM ambassador, provides an insight into DVLA’s STEM programme.

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DVLA supporting women in STEM

Posted by: Natalie Jones and Nicola Porter, Posted on: 12 October 2021 - Categories: DVLA Digital Services

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

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Getting to know our Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs) 

Posted by: William Bray and Alex O'Mahoney, Posted on: 7 September 2021 - Categories: DVLA Digital Services
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William Bray and Alex O’Mahoney share their experience of working as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at DVLA.

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DVLA brings latest tech to police roadside checks

Posted by: James Church, Posted on: 16 July 2021 - Categories: DVLA Digital Services
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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.

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