Online duplicate driving licence service to launch

Drivers will be able to renew or apply for a duplicate driving licence online from next week on the Isle of Man.

Set to be available from 8 July, the Department of Infrastructure said it was the "first step" towards "streamlining services through digitalisation".

Motorists will also be able to apply for full and provisional driving licences, and change their personal details, from the autumn, it said.

However, those with medical conditions that could affect their fitness to drive should continue to apply for a duplicate or renewal licence in person at the island's Vehicle Test Centre.

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood previously said the project, which includes further changes planned for 2026, would "bring huge improvements for the island's motorists in terms of convenience and saving time".

The modernisation of the services was in line with a government plan that aims to deliver £50 million of savings over five years "through the digitalisation and automation of inefficient processes", the department said.

Driver and licensing services are set to continue at the test centre in Braddan as well as Isle of Man Post Office branches while the transition takes place.

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