Register to book driving tests as a trainer or business

Register as a trainer booker to book driving tests

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) have merged to form the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

    Register with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) so you can book certain types of theory and practical driving tests more easily.

    There are 2 ways you can register with DVSA:

    • as a business
    • as a trainer booker

    The option you choose will depend on the type of tests you want to book.

    Register as a business

    When you register as a business:

    • you can book any type of practical test
    • you can give your payment details once so you don’t have to give them each time you book
    • you must give your pupil’s details when you book the test
    • you can manage your availability for driving tests if you’re an approved driving instructor (ADI)

    How to register as a business

    1. Register as a business with DVSA – you’ll get a business ID and an email with an activation code called a ‘DAT code’.

    2. Register as an ‘organisation’ on the Government Gateway – you can’t use your ‘individual’ Government Gateway account.

    3. Go to the Government Gateway and choose ‘Enter the Government Gateway’.

    4. Log in with the Government Gateway user ID and password you set up in step 3.

    5. Choose ‘practical test online business service’ from the list.

    6. Enter your DAT code, business ID and postcode.

    7. Use the online ‘step-by-step wizard’ to finish setting up your account.

    Register as a trainer booker

    When you register as a trainer booker:

    • you can book and pay for test slots in advance without giving your pupil’s details until nearer the test date
    • you don’t have to give your payment details each time you book test slots

    You can trainer book the tests shown in the table.

    Theory testsPractical tests
    CarMotorcycle
    MotorcycleLorry and bus
    Lorry and busCar towing a trailer
    ADI part 1 

    You’ll be able to trainer book all 4 parts of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence initial qualification for lorry and bus drivers.

    How to register as a trainer booker

    1. Register as a business with DVSA – you’ll get a business ID and an email with an activation code called a ‘DAT code’.

    2. Register as an ‘organisation’ on the Government Gateway – you can’t use your ‘individual’ Government Gateway account.

    3. Go to the Government Gateway and choose ‘Enter the Government Gateway’.

    4. Log in with the Government Gateway user ID and password you set up in step 3.

    5. Choose ‘practical test online business service’ from the list.

    6. Enter your DAT code, business ID and postcode.

    7. Use the online ‘step-by-step wizard’ to finish setting up your account.

    8. Use the DVSA practical test business service to sign the trainer booker agreements for practical tests.

    9. Download the theory test application form and send it to DVSA if you also want to trainer book theory tests.

    Download ‘Application to trainer book theory tests’ (PDF, 113KB)

    Theory Test Trainer Booking

    DVSA

    The Axis Building

    112 Upper Parliament Street

    Nottingham

    NG1 6LP

    You must register with DVSA and have a business ID before you send the theory test application form.