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How to Share Your Driving Licence Information

You can securely share your driving licence details with employers or car hire companies using the official .gov.uk service.

1 Visit the GOV.UK View Driving Licence Service

Go to the official service at:

GOV.UK View Driving Licence

2 Enter Your Driving Licence Details

You’ll need:

  • Your UK driving licence number
  • Your National Insurance number
  • The postcode on your driving licence

3 Generate a Check Code

After logging in, select “Share your licence information” and generate a one-time use check code.

Screenshot of check code generation

4 Share the Code

Give this code along with the last 8 characters of your driving licence number to whoever needs to check your licence.

The code is valid for 21 days and can only be used once.

ℹ️ Important Information

  • This service is free to use
  • You can generate multiple codes if needed
  • The person checking can only see your licence information, not change anything
  • Always use the official GOV.UK website