Driver & Vehicle Agency (Northern Ireland) (DVA)
Licenses and tests drivers and vehicles in Northern Ireland, including driving tests and MOTs. Vehicle tax is still handled by DVLA.
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Drive on a foreign licence or exchange it
How long you can drive on a non-UK licence and whether you can exchange it depends on the country that issued it. Check before the deadline that applies to you.
Official links
Show links for:
| Official source | Applies to |
|---|---|
| GOV.UK: driving in GB on a non-GB licence www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence | England, Wales, Scotland |
| GOV.UK: exchange a non-GB licence www.gov.uk/exchange-nongb-driving-licence | England, Wales, Scotland |
| nidirect: driving on a foreign licence www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/driving-licences/vehicle-categories-and-driving-foreign-licence | Northern Ireland |
| nidirect: renew, exchange or apply for a licence www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/driving-licences/renew-exchange-or-apply-driving-licence | Northern Ireland |
Who handles it
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
Holds driver and vehicle records in Great Britain: driving licences, vehicle tax, SORN and the V5C log book.