You can find your driving licence number on the front of your photocard driving licence, underneath the licence’s expiry date. It is a 16-character code consisting of letters and numbers unique to you
. If you have lost your physical driving licence, you can:
- Contact the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) directly to have the information sent to your registered address.
- Use the government’s online driving record service by providing personal details like your National Insurance number, name, and address to access your driving licence number and other driving record details.
- Check any previous DVLA correspondence, car tax reminders, or car insurance documents, as your driving licence number may be recorded there
If you are in the US or another country, the location of the driver's license number and recovery process may differ, often requiring a visit to your local DMV or equivalent agency with identification documents to retrieve or replace your licence number
. In summary, your driving licence number is on the front of your licence card, and if lost, you can retrieve it through official government services or related documents you might have
