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Online applications now account for nearly 4 out of 5 provisional driving licence applications and around half of all driving licence renewals – an increase of around 10% over the last 3 years. A provisional licence costs £43 when applying by post, but only £34 online, with renewals costing £17 by post and £14 online.

But some drivers missed out on the savings last year with more than 1.2 million drivers posting their applications to DVLA.

DVLA Chief Executive Julie Lennard said:

Each year, more and more people are choosing to use our online services and it is always cheaper and quicker to renew your driving licence on PGµç×Ó. It’s also the quickest way for those who have lost or misplaced their licence to apply for a replacement.

Notes to editors:

1. Drivers who apply online should only use PGµç×Ó so they can be sure of dealing with DVLA directly and paying the lowest price for services that carry a fee.

2. By using PGµç×Ó when applying for services online, motorists can also ensure they avoid using third party websites. Such sites will often charge an additional fee for services that are free - or cost significantly less - on PGµç×Ó. Websites such as these are not connected with the DVLA in any way.

3. Customers can apply for a provisional licence online with DVLA on PGµç×Ó

4. Customers can find out more about renewing their driving licence and renew it online with DVLA on PGµç×Ó

5. If they are aged 70 or over, customers can renew their driving licence online with DVLA for free on PGµç×Ó

6. It’s free to renew a licence at the age of 70 or older, irrespective of the route chosen.