How to Check Your Driving Test Appointment
Have you booked your practical driving test but misplaced or deleted your confirmation email?
Don’t worry. You can check your driving test appointment details online using the official GOV.UK service.
You can use this service to confirm your test date, time and test centre address. You can also check the email address and phone number recorded on your booking.
Here’s how to do it.
1. What information do you need?
Before checking your appointment, have the following details ready:
- Your UK driving licence number.
- Your theory test pass certificate number, which is on the letter you received when you passed your theory test.
- Alternatively, your driving test reference number, if you have it.
If you’ve lost your theory test pass certificate letter, you can find your certificate number online through the official government service.
2. How to check your driving test appointment online
The easiest way to check your appointment is through the official GOV.UK website.
Follow these steps:
- Visit GOV.UK – Check your driving test appointment.
- Select the option to start the online service.
- Enter your UK driving licence number.
- Enter your theory test pass certificate number or driving test reference number.
- Follow the instructions to access your booking.
- Check your appointment details carefully.
You should be able to see:
- The date of your driving test.
- Your test appointment time.
- The address of your driving test centre.
- The email address recorded on your booking.
- The phone number recorded on your booking.
The online service is available from 6am to 11:40pm, seven days a week.
3. What if your contact details are incorrect?
When you check your appointment, make sure the email address and phone number recorded on your booking are correct.
DVSA requires you to use your own contact details. You cannot use someone else’s details, such as your driving instructor’s email address or phone number.
If you need to update them:
- Open your appointment using the online service.
- Find the candidate details section.
- Select the change option next to your contact details.
- Enter your correct email address and phone number.
- Save the changes.
Keeping your contact details up to date helps ensure you receive important information about your test.
4. Do you need to take your booking confirmation to the test?
No. You do not need to take your booking confirmation email or printout to your practical driving test.
However, you must take your UK driving licence photocard with you.
If you have an old-style paper driving licence, check the official GOV.UK guidance on what to take to your driving test before attending.
It is still a good idea to keep your booking confirmation somewhere safe so you can refer to it if necessary.
5. What if you cannot access your appointment online?
If you have problems accessing the online service, you can contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for help.
DVSA driving test booking support
- Email: customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk
- Telephone: 0300 200 1122
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
You may need to provide at least two of the following details when contacting DVSA:
- Your driving licence number.
- Your theory test pass certificate number.
- Your driving test booking reference.
If you receive an error message or the online service will not load, check the official GOV.UK help information before trying again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I check my driving test appointment without my confirmation email?
Yes. You can use the official GOV.UK service with your UK driving licence number and your theory test pass certificate number or driving test reference number.
Can I check my driving test appointment using my name?
You will need your UK driving licence number and one of the other required reference numbers. Your name alone is not enough to access the online service.
Can my driving instructor check my driving test appointment?
You should check your own appointment using your own driving licence and booking details. Your instructor can help you prepare, but your booking should contain your own contact details.
Do I need to print my driving test confirmation?
No. You do not need to take your booking confirmation to the test centre. Remember to take your driving licence photocard.
What happens if my driving test details are wrong?
Use the online booking service to check whether you can correct your contact details or change your appointment. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact DVSA for assistance.
Official Information
You can check your appointment using the official government service:
Check your driving test appointment – GOV.UK
For help with your booking, contact DVSA:
Email: customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 200 1122
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
FQ Driving Academy is an independent driving education resource and is not affiliated with DVSA. Last reviewed: November 2026
Getting closer to test day? Visit our Driving Test Preparation section for useful advice and checklists to help you feel organised and confident.