DVLA phone number: verified official numbers
The main DVLA phone number is 0300 790 6801 (Driving Licence Enquiries). Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 8am–2pm UK time. The gov.uk pages we checked don't say whether this line works from outside the UK.
Checked on gov.uk on November 9, 2026.
All verified DVLA numbers
These are the 2 numbers Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) publishes on its official pages. We list only what we could read there ourselves; a number missing here may still be real, so check gov.uk before you trust one that isn't.
| Line | Number | Works from abroad |
|---|---|---|
Driving Licence Enquiries Driving licences and applications Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 8am–2pm UK time Source: gov.uk | 0300 790 6801 | Not stated |
Vehicle Enquiries Vehicle tax, SORN, Direct Debit, vehicle enquiries Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 8am–2pm UK time Source: gov.uk | 0300 790 6802 | Not stated |
Is this call really from DVLA?
You can't tell from caller ID alone: scammers routinely make a real DVLA number show up on your screen. The safe move is to hang up and call DVLA back on a number from the table above (or from the back of your card or an official letter), never on a number the caller gives you.
Treat these as red flags whoever the caller claims to be: pressure to act right now, threats of arrest, deportation or a frozen account, requests for gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, and any request for a one-time passcode, PIN or full password. Got a number you don't recognize? Check it below, or run it through the spam number checker.
How to call DVLA from abroad
The gov.uk pages we checked don't say whether this line works from outside the UK.
For hold times, the best hours to call from your time zone and what to have ready, see how to call UK 0300 numbers from abroad.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DVLA phone number?
The main DVLA phone number is 0300 790 6801 (Driving Licence Enquiries). Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 8am–2pm UK time. The gov.uk pages we checked don't say whether this line works from outside the UK. We copied it from gov.uk on November 9, 2026.
Can I call DVLA from outside the UK?
The gov.uk pages we checked don't say whether this line works from outside the UK. Check gov.uk for online or chat options before you travel.
Is 0300 790 6801 really DVLA?
Yes, 0300 790 6801 is published on gov.uk as the DVLA line for Driving Licence Enquiries. But scammers can make any number appear on your caller ID, so a call showing it isn't proof. If it called you, hang up and call 0300 790 6801 back yourself.
What are the DVLA phone hours?
The Driving Licence Enquiries line (0300 790 6801) is open Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 8am–2pm UK time, according to gov.uk.
Sources
Every number on this page was read on an official page (gov.uk) on November 9, 2026. Pages we checked:
- gov.uk/contact-the-dvla/y/driving-licences-and-applications
- gov.uk/contact-the-dvla/y/vehicle-tax-and-sorn