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The DVLA API Developer Portal is currently in beta and may be subject to change and improvement.

What’s new

Latest changes January 2023

Common Questions and Answers

When will the DVLA be developing further APIs?

The DVLA is transforming all its services and as part of this process has committed to establishing and developing further APIs to support our aim of keeping the roads safe for the public and ensure compliance with law. We will from time-to-time release further APIs and documentation on this service. Check out our What’s new link to get the latest information.

Are all DVLA APIs restful?

We aim to align with the conventional RESTFUL API standards as much as possible.

What if I encounter an error that is not contained in the documentation?

Please contact dvlaapiaccess@dvla.gov.uk if not included in the relevant API error specification or in common errors.

Does the DVLA have a data sharing strategy?

The DVLA’s data sharing strategy can be viewed on GOV.UK.

Contact Us

If you experience any issues or have questions regarding DVLA APIs, please email dvlaapiaccess@dvla.gov.uk with your query.

Further Information

Beta Software

The API platform is currently beta software and may be subject to change and improvement.

This means that you may use this software and build applications that utilise it. However, as we learn from feedback, we may make changes to the software.

HTTPS

DVLA APIs follow government HTTPS security guidelines. The Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS), which involves the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol, is used by the platform to provide secure connections.

Security patches

We treat security vulnerabilities in the platform and library code of DVLA APIs as our highest priority. The codebase will be updated as soon as possible when vulnerabilities are discovered or reported.

We frequently upgrade the framework and library code in these APIs to the latest versions for security and feature enhancements.

Reporting vulnerabilities

If you believe there is a security issue with these APIs, please email dvlaapiaccess@dvla.gov.uk.