Practical Test Pass Certificate

I passed my practical test on tuseday, but examiner gave me the certificate to my self, I really dont know what should I send to DVLA for my driving license
he said only this paper(certificate) and your provisional. but in the back of this page is written, them one plus fee (if applicable, see INF23) and conterpart(if applicable) and application form(if applicable)... and I really dont know where should I look in internet to find out.
anyone knows about it?

It's a shame the examiner didn't make it clearer, but your entitlement starts on the day you passed so you don't need to wait for your licence.

As Lord JP said, consider keeping your pass certificate close at hand in case the police stop you.

I passed my practical test on tuseday, but examiner gave me the certificate to my self, I really dont know what should I send to DVLA for my driving license
he said only this paper(certificate) and your provisional. but in the back of this page is written, them one plus fee (if applicable, see INF23) and conterpart(if applicable) and application form(if applicable)... and I really dont know where should I look in internet to find out.
anyone knows about it?

Hi Amir,

I will do my best to answer from what you have written but it wasn't entirely clear. You should have a pass certificate only. The examiner should have taken your provisional licence (photocard and paper counterpart) to send off for your full licence. You do not need to do anything.

Unless

You don't have a photocard licence, only have the paper part and had to produce a passport on your practical test. In this case, you will need to follow the instructions on the back of the paper part of the licence which tells you what you need to do.

If you need more information, let me know exactly what you have and what your situation is and I'll look up the details in my instructor's handbook.

Best Wishes

Emma

Look on the bottom right of your green driving test report form. There should be a big cross next to one of three boxes: Yes, COA or No. Which one is crossed?

Thank you very much Emma for your reply.

no, I had every thing with me, but the examiner ask me do you want to send your document to DVLA for your new driving license? because i am new in this country and I wasnt aware of this procedure I said all right I am gonna send it, and he just handed all documents and said all right so you want to do it yourself. and told me to sign the certificate and send it with my provisional. now on the back of the certificate it is written that you have to submit an application to upgrade your driving licence and send with your provisional and counterpart and also a fee which is not mentioned how much but it said if applicable which I dont know whether for me applicable or not.

Hi Amir,

Sorry for the delay in replying but I wanted to check that I had all the relevant information correct before doing so.

I am a little baffled as to why the examiner asked you whether you wanted to apply for your full licence yourself - I have never known this before. However, what's done is done.

You need to sign the certificate and send it, with both parts of your licence, within 4 weeks, to the DVLA, the address should be on the back of the form. That is all you need to do. You should not need any other application or any fee. If you need any other changes to your licence e.g., address, name or photo, or if you don't have both parts of the licence, then the above doesn't apply, so ask me again...

You do not need your certificate to drive in the meantime. The certificate is not a legal document and is not considered by the police to be proof of entitlement to drive. If you are stopped, which is unlikely, just explain that your licence has been sent to the DVLA for exchange to a full licence.

You might like to take copies of your provisional and certificate, just in case (although they are not legally binding).

I hope that clarifies the situation for you.

Emma

It's a shame the examiner didn't make it clearer, but your entitlement starts on the day you passed so you don't need to wait for your licence.

As Lord JP said, consider keeping your pass certificate close at hand in case the police stop you.

Hi Amir,

Sorry for the delay in replying but I wanted to check that I had all the relevant information correct before doing so.

I am a little baffled as to why the examiner asked you whether you wanted to apply for your full licence yourself - I have never known this before. However, what's done is done.

You need to sign the certificate and send it, with both parts of your licence, within 4 weeks, to the DVLA, the address should be on the back of the form. That is all you need to do. You should not need any other application or any fee. If you need any other changes to your licence e.g., address, name or photo, or if you don't have both parts of the licence, then the above doesn't apply, so ask me again...

You do not need your certificate to drive in the meantime. The certificate is not a legal document and is not considered by the police to be proof of entitlement to drive. If you are stopped, which is unlikely, just explain that your licence has been sent to the DVLA for exchange to a full licence.

You might like to take copies of your provisional and certificate, just in case (although they are not legally binding).

I hope that clarifies the situation for you.

Emma