If you have never held a driving licence before you will need to apply for a provisional licence.
You must complete driving licence application and photocard application form D1(available from
most post offices) and the appropriate fee. The new D1 form, will have an area in the bottom left corner for you to attach your photograph If you do not wish to send your identity documents
through the post, a premium service for checking photocard applications is available at selected
post office branches. Your application can be checked for accuracy and completeness and your identity documents returned to you immediately. The premium servicefee is £4 and is in addition
to the standard driving licence fee for applications sent direct to DVLA. We'd actually recommend using this service as it means you never let go of your precious ID documents, and generlly your licence arrives quicker! The Form D100 available at all post offices gives you all the information
you need on licences. Other information can be found at the DVLA website.