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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
DVLAPart of:Department for Transport
We’re the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), maintaining accurate records for more than 53 million drivers in Great Britain and 48 million vehicles across the United Kingdom. Last year (2025 to 2026), we collected more than £9 billion in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). DVLA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
We’re the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), maintaining accurate records for more than 53 million drivers in Great Britain and 48 million vehicles across the United Kingdom. Last year (2025 to 2026), we collected more than £9 billion in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). DVLA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
Senior Staff
Tim Moss
Chief Executive
Darren Thompson
Commercial Director
Tony Ackroyd
Operations and Customer Services Director
Tracy Nash
Finance and Assurance Services Director
Lynette Rose
Strategy, Policy and Communications Director
Sarah-Ellen Stacey
HR and Estates Director
David Jones
Non-executive Chair
Charmion Pears
Chair of Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
Sarah Williams-Gardener OBE
Non-executive Director
Stephen Tetlow MBE CEng FIET FIMechE
Non-executive Director
Latest Publications
DVLA annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026
Corporate report
DVLA warns ‘nobody wins’ as new campaign targets untaxed vehicles
Press release
DVLA modernises diabetes rules for bus and lorry drivers
Press release
DVLA backs classic car industry and driving enthusiasts with updated registration policies
Press release
DVLA’s top tips for avoiding scams
News story
Vehicle tax for electric, zero and low emission vehicles
Detailed guide