The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency have issued an update to paper driving licences and log book process times.
The changes come as the DVLA face a high volume of enquiries, meaning paper application waiting times are longer than usual.
Encouraging the use of online services, the DVLA explained that there are no delays with online transactions at the moment.
This means that if you have applied for your new licence online, you are likely to receive it within the normal time limits.
However, if you are using a paper application then waiting times may be longer due to the impact of Covid - reports Manchester Evening News.
Coronavirus has altered the safety measures required as well industrial action causing ongoing delays.
Delays may also be more severe for complex applications such as those needing a medical investigation as part of the licence.
Updated processing dates for paper applications
The following dates apply to what the DVLA claims it is currently working on for different types of paper applications:
- Renew a driving licence with a new photo - 21 September
Apply for a first provisional driving licence with UK identity - 12 October
Renew a driving licence if you’re 70 or over or after disqualification or revocation - 27 September
Apply for a first vocational driving licence - 29 November
Renew a vocational driving licence - 26 November
Apply for a driving licence with non-UK identity - 4 October
Apply for or renew a tachograph card - 2 December
Apply to change your name or address on your driving licence - 22 September
Tell DVLA about the sale of a vehicle -30 November
Vehicle registration certificate (V5C) changes - 26 November
Apply for a replacement V5C log book - 24 November
Register a vehicle for the first time (including previously used and imports) - 23 November
Retain or assign a vehicle registration number - 23 November
It's important to note that if you don't receive your vehicle documents within six weeks of an application you will have to contact the DVLA.
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