DVLA to roll out digital driving licences by end of year in major services overhaul
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By the end of 2025, UK motorists will have access to a digital version of their driving licence through the GOV.UK Wallet app. This initiative allows drivers to securely store their licence on smartphones while maintaining the option for a physical card. The GOV.UK Wallet will also serve to verify age in retail settings. The project is part of a wider government strategy to digitize public services by 2027, emphasizing enhanced efficiency and security in everyday interactions.
Tens of millions of UK motorists will access a digital driving licence by 2025, as the DVLA digitises services through the GOV.UK Wallet and app.
The GOV.UK Wallet will allow drivers to store a secure mobile licence on their smartphones while retaining the option of a physical photocard.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander described the scheme as 'a game changer' for those using driving licences as ID, emphasizing security and ease.
The DVLA's Business Plan highlights digital services as a priority and includes a 'Driver and vehicles account' platform alongside improvements to records.
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