What is DVLA?

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), based in Swansea, maintains the registers of drivers and registered vehicles in Great Britain (Northern Ireland is handled by the DVA). It issues driving licences, collects Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax), records vehicle keeper changes via the V5C, and manages personalised registration plates. The DVLA is distinct from the DVSA, which handles testing and roadworthiness standards.