DVA Northern Ireland contact number
Northern Ireland driver licensing is run by the DVA in Coleraine, not the DVLA. This is the line for NI driving licence applications, renewals and queries.
Checked against nidirect.gov.uk on 14 September 2026
Driver Licensing DivisionLocal rate
Have this ready before you call
- Your NI driving licence number
- Your application reference, if you have one
If the line is closed
- The Ask DVA online form at nidirect.gov.uk usually gets a written answer without queueing
- Post: Driver Licensing Division, County Hall, Castlerock Road, Waterside, Coleraine, BT51 3TB
Common questions
I live in England, Scotland or Wales. Is this my number?
No. Great Britain licences are DVLA business: 0300 790 6801 for driver enquiries.
Is it faster to apply online or by post?
Online. The DVA says online applications progress to licence issue more quickly than postal ones.