The DVLA has confirmed plans to launch a new online tool in a few months which will offer motorists an additional driving license service from the comfort of their own home.

The authorities will introduce the “Share my driving license” service through their online account service for drivers and vehicles in March 2025.

The new software will allow customers to generate share codes within their account, which some businesses may need.

Driver’s license information may be requested by car insurance companies or even when applying for a job.

This will allow companies to quickly check a motorist’s driving record and license expiration date.

Information such as the number of penalty points individuals may have, possible disqualifications, and a list of vehicles the individual is allowed to drive are listed.

Writing their 2024/25 business planthe DVLA said: “This year we will introduce a new ‘Share My License’ service through the account.

“This will allow customers to generate a sharing code, which can be used for a variety of purposes, including confirming the licensing information of car rental companies.”

Motorists can currently obtain a check code online or by contacting the DVLA head office in Swansea.

To obtain a check code, motorists will need to provide their driving license number, national insurance number and the postcode shown on their photo card.

The DVLA is also aiming to exceed its target of 90% digital and automated interactions this year.

Julie Lennard, DVLA chief executive and accountant, stressed that the DVLA remains committed to encouraging road users to try online digital services.

She commented: “We want our customers to be able to access our multi-channel services as quickly and easily as possible.

“Our many digital services are extremely popular with our customers.

“In the last reporting year, we processed 95.5 million individual customer transactions, 84% of which were processed through our digital channels.

“Digital is an area we continue to focus on and over the last year we have continued to invest time and effort into creating the right IT operating model to ensure we have the right structure in place to continually improve our digital services.