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Driving licence letters

Downloadable letters issued by British embassies, high commissions and consulates explaining UK driving licence laws. Sometimes called information notes.

British embassies, high commissions and consulates provide letters to explain UK laws to local authorities when you鈥檙e abroad.

If you鈥檙e asked to confirm UK laws on driving licences and tests, download the relevant letter.

If your country or territory is not listed, use the 鈥楢ll countries and territories鈥 letter.

Stamped and signed versions of these letters cost 拢50 but are only available in some countries. if you can get a stamped and signed version.

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Updates to this page

Published 25 July 2024
Last updated 11 November 2024 show all updates
  1. Added 'All countries and territories' and Egypt letters.

  2. All countries and territories letter removed.

  3. Link to get a signed and stamped letter added. All countries and territories letter added.

  4. First published.

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