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<p>Vehicles in Northern Ireland can be first registered by motor dealers using the
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)’s Automated First Registration and Licensing
system. Alternatively, customers can send the relevant application form to the DVLA
in Swansea. Any changes to the details of already-registered vehicles must be notified
by the registered keeper completing the relevant part of the vehicle registration
certificate and sending it to the DVLA.</p><p> </p><p>Vehicles in Northern Ireland
can be licensed online or by telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week or at one
of 175 Post Offices that offer the service in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The
changes to vehicle registration and licensing services for Northern Ireland motorists
were implemented on 21 July when more than 1.7 million Northern Ireland vehicle records
were automatically transferred to the DVLA. A small number of records required additional
processing but these were in line with expectations and the DVLA’s systems have operated
very successfully since the migration. While no formal assessment has been made, the
Government is confident that Northern Ireland customers are benefiting fully from
the enhanced services that are now available to them.</p><p> </p><p>The DVLA is planning
a number of future changes to vehicle registration and licensing services. These include
providing the facility for motorists to notify vehicle changes and carry out personalised
registration transactions online. These services will be available to motorists throughout
the UK when they are implemented.</p>
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