Change of name and address on your driving licence

You must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) immediately of any changes to your name, address or both. You can update your driving licence online or send it to DVLA for amendment. A new licence will be issued free of charge unless your photographs due for renewal.

Apply online to change your address

You can change your address details online. If you need to change your name or name and address, youll need to send your driving licence to DVLA for amendment.

• Apply online to change the address on your driving licence

Changing your name and address by post

You can change your name and address details on your licence by post.

When changing your address youll need to:

• complete the changes section on your paper counterpart, sign and date it
• send both parts of your driving licence ie photocard and counterpart document to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BN

When changing your name with or without a change of address youll need to:

• complete a D1 'application for a driving licence' available from the DVLA form ordering service or from any Post Office branch
• provide original identity documents confirming your new name
• enclose your photocard driving licence and paper counterpart (theres no need to supply a new photograph)

You can renew your photo at any time, however, if your photo is due to expire very soon, itll need to be renewed before the date of expiry. The expiry date of your photo is shown in section 4b on the front of your driving licence.

You wont be able to renew your photo using the online service.

• Renewing the photo on your licence

When changing your name or address (or both) youll need to:

• complete a D1 'application for a driving licence' available from the DVLA form ordering service or from any Post Office branch
• provide original documents confirming your identity
• enclose a passport type photograph and your driving licence

• D1 'application for a driving licence' form ordering service Opens new window

• Identity documents and photograph criteria

All completed applications should be returned to:

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1BN

You may also use the premium checking service at selected Post Office branches or DVLA local offices.

• Find your nearest DVLA local office

• Premium checking service

Keeping your details correct

TellingDVLA yourdetails have changedwill ensure your record is up to date and all future driving licence remindersare sent to your correct address.

Remember, if you permanently move to another country, you cant register your new address on your British driving licence. Youll need to contact the driving licence authority in your country of residence.

Lost or stolen licence

If youve lost your driving licence, or you dont have one or both parts of your photocard driving licence youll need to apply for a replacement and notify any changes at the same time.

• Get a replacement driving licence

When to expect your licence

DVLA aims to deliver your new driving licence to you within three weeks of receiving your application. Itll take longer if they have to check your health or personal details. Allow at least three weeks for your driving licence to arrive before contacting DVLA.

When your licence is issued itllhave a number of added security features. One of the main differencesis a laser engraved black and white photograph.

• The photocard driving licence explained

Driving before your licence is returned

You can drive before you receive your licence as long as you:

• have held a Great Britain or Northern Ireland licence issued since 1 January 1976 or another exchangeable licence
• aren't disqualified from driving
• haven't been refused a licence for medical reasons or for failing to comply with medical enquiries
• wouldn't be refused a licence for medical reasons (if in doubt, check with your doctor)
• keep to any special conditions which apply to the licence

Updating your Registration Certificate (V5C)

Remember that you may also need to change your name and address on your registration certificate.

• Change of name and address on your registration certificate

Notifying changes while disqualified from driving

You can notify DVLA of a change of name and address while youre disqualified. Youll need to write to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AB giving details of your old and new address, name if changed, your driving licence number (if known) and date of birth.

Your driver record will be updated and youll receive a D27 driving licence renewal application 56 days before your disqualification ends.

More useful links

• Moving to your new home (home and communities section)

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