Apply for Out-of-Pocket Expenses for a Cancelled Driving Test - Claim Form

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Maeve

Use this out-of-pocket expenses claim form to request reimbursement after a driving test is cancelled at short notice by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Provide candidate details, instructor hourly rate information for practical tests, and detailed claim items such as payments to instructors, travel arrangements for theory and practical tests, loss of earnings, and other costs. Include supporting evidence and receipts, complete the candidate declaration and signature, and obtain the necessary addresses for submitting the claim to DVSA for consideration and payment processing.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Section 1: Your details

Section 2: Instructor hourly rate (practical tests only)

Section 3: Claim details

Section 4: Candidate declaration

For official use only

What you need to do

1 Apply for out-of-pocket expenses for a cancelled driving test Claim form Section 1 Your details Full name (please include title Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Other) Address | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | Postcode | | | Daytime telephone number Can we leave a message with someone else? Yes No Fill in at least 2 of the 3 details marked (*) below *Theory test certificate number *Driving test reference number Test centre Test date Test time Date you were told your test was cancelled Helpline DVSA (D) 964 0300 200 1122 Section 2 Instructor hourly rate (practical tests only) Ask your instructor or trainer to fill in this section or send us a receipt (see the guidance notes) I confirm the candidate named in Section 1 paid: £ I confirm that my standard hourly rate for instruction is: £ Instructor’s signature Instructor number Daytime telephone number Section 3 Claim details Tick the items that you are claiming for and enter the amounts in the boxes below I want to claim the following amount and have provided supporting evidence (see the guidance notes) Amount paid to instructor £ Theory test -travel arrangements £ Practical test -travel arrangements £ Loss of earnings £ Other £ Refund my expenses to Me Total claim: £ Other Make my cheque payable to (print full name) Address | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | Postcode | | | 2 Helpline DVSA (D) 964 0300 200 1122 Section 4 Candidate declaration I agree that you can contact anyone named on this form to check my claim. I agree that all the information provided is correct. My test was cancelled by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency at short notice and I want to claim the amount shown. I understand that filling in this form does not guarantee that I will receive a refund. Your signature Date | | | | --- | --- | For official use only 3 Reference number Cancellation reason Category Amount recommended for payment Certified by Grade Name Date | | | | --- | --- | Authorised by Grade Name Date | | | | --- | --- | Payment made Grade Name Date | | | | --- | --- | Helpline DVSA (D) 964 0300 200 1122 What you need to do For help filling in this form, refer to the guidance notes Fill in the form using the guidance notes Make sure you’ve signed it Make sure you’ve given permission for DVSA to contact your instructor and employer Make sure you put your receipts/documents in the envelope, including receipts for travel expenses or vehicle hire, and a letter from your employer if you’re claiming for lost earnings (see the guidance notes) Post it to DVSA DVSA will consider your claim DVSA will process your payment if your claim is successful For all theory tests: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Customer Service Department PO Box 1286 Warrington WA1 9GN 0300 200 1188 For all practical tests: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency PO Box 280 Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE99 1FP 0300 200 1122 You don’t need to print this page or post it to us. Helpline DVSA (D) 964 0300 200 1122

FAQs

Who can you contact using this form to check your claim?

You agree that DVSA can contact anyone named on the form to verify your claim.

What expenses can you claim after your test is cancelled?

You can claim amounts paid to the instructor, travel arrangements for the theory and practical tests, loss of earnings, and other specified items.

Do you need to submit receipts and supporting documents?

Yes. Put receipts/documents in the envelope, including travel expense or vehicle hire receipts, and a letter from your employer if claiming lost earnings.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Maeve