Car and motorcycle licence holders can now notify DVLA of a wider range of medical conditions online, saving up to 10 days for a decision compared with paper applications.
Drivers can now visit GOV.UK to check how around 1,600 medical conditions may affect their driving and, where required, notify DVLA online. DVLA is currently seeing exceptionally high demand for applications from customers with medical conditions. For many customers, using the online service can reduce processing times compared with paper applications, with some applications processed up to 10 days faster. In many cases, DVLA can also take the first action on an application, such as referring it to a healthcare professional, within 24 hours.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the service guides customers through every step of the process and allows them to track the progress of their application online, giving greater visibility and convenience.
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