DVLA announces digital transition with ‘DVLA Verify’ App, phases out manual vehicle registration

DVLA announces digital transition with ‘DVLA Verify’ App, phases out manual vehicle registration

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has phased out the manual registration of vehicles and other related services.

The DVLA in a press statement issued on Wednesday, December 27, explained that this is part of the goal of eliminating theft and false representation through digital services.

The Authority also announced that henceforth, it will only accept Ghana Card as the only identity verification for all its services.

“This is necessary to enhance security, ensure traceability, accountability and most importantly improve customer experience to drive productivity”, it said.

The DVLA stated that the National Identity Registration Regulations, 2012 (LI 2111) requires the mandatory use of the National Identity Card for transactions involving identity verification.

This, it explained includes all services that involves applications and approvals.

“Thus henceforth the DVLA shall only accept National Identification Card for identity verification for all its services”, it noted.

The statement clarified that the verification shall be conducted in person at any DVLA office or remotely through the mobile app “DVLA verify”, available for download on Google play or Apple Store.

“Registered vehicle owners are also encouraged to visits any DVLA office to authenticate their vehicle record and complete biometric identify verification”, the Authority added.

Read statement below: