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Last Updated: 03/11/2010

DVLA Ipswich local office


Podium Level
St Clare House
Princes Street
Greyfriars
Ipswich
IP1 1UT

For enquiries about vehicles: 0300 790 6802 (Textphone minicom users 0300 123 1279).

For enquiries about driving licences: 0300 790 6801 (Textphone minicom users 0300 123 1278).

Please note, all calls are handled initially by our call centre based in Swansea.


Open: Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. On the second Wednesday of each month the office will be open from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm.


 


Please be advised that the local offices in  England, Scotland and Wales will be closed on the following :  Public Holidays 2011 - 2012

Facilities


Parking Facilities
Pay & Display car park in Portman Road along Princess Street towards the station. Turn right into Portman Road and the car park is on the right hand side, opposite Ipswich Town football club.
Toilets
Buttermarket Centre, (0.5 miles).
Disabled Access
Lift access available from ground floor to podium level.
Hearing Loop
Hearing loop fitted at public counters.
Cash Machines
Cash machines in High Street banks are located on Princes Street (0.5 miles).
Post Box
External mail box to the right of the main entrance.
Disabled Parking
No specific disabled parking available.
Disabled Toilets
Available, on request.
Smoking Room
No smoking building; no alternative facilities.
Interview Rooms
One interview room, contact staff for use.
Lifts
Lift and escalator access available from ground floor to podium level.
Call Ahead
If you have specific access requirements, please use our call ahead service 0300 790 6818

Directions

By Car

  • from Copdock interchange A12 and A14 follow A1214 London Road
  • at crossroads with Yarmouth Road and West End Road continue straight on (Handford Road)
  • at second right turn into Portman Road
  • pass football ground on the right and turn left at T junction onto Princes Street
  • local office is 0.25 miles on the right
  • By Bus

  • bus stops outside building. Buses to Town Centre and all areas of Ipswich. Also, Woodbridge, Martlesham, Hadleigh and Felixstowe.
  • By Train

  • nearest station Ipswich (0.5 miles)