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WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS ARTICLE?

This article covers what to do when you have two first names, and receive an error on your Background Screening form, which states that the driving licence number does not match the provided name. 

WHAT DO I NEED?

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GUIDANCE:

If you have two first names (or a double-barrelled surname), it is likely that you will receive an error stating your driving licence number does not match the name you have provided.

This is because your driving licence is created using your personal information, including your name.

When the DVLA encounters a candidate with two first names, they will usually enter one of these names as a middle name, rather than two first names.

This means that when the Verifile Background Screening form reads the driving licence number, it will pick up one of your first names as a middle name, and as a result will recognise that this does not match the way you have entered your name on the screening form.

In order to proceed, you will need to select 'No' to holding a valid driving licence.

Unfortunately, this means that you cannot use your driving licence as an ID document for any criminal record checks. We would recommend that you review the relevant criminal record check page on your form, and select alternative documents, such as a passport or birth certificate.

If this is an error you have encountered, it would be prudent to contact the DVLA and request that they update your driving licence accordingly. This will mean that your driving licence can then be used on any subsequent applications.

RECAP:

Candidates will now know how to proceed when receiving driving licence name errors. 

FURTHER READING:

More information on UK Driving licences can be found here:
INS57P Information on driving licences (publishing.service.gov.uk)