To change the address on your driving licence, the process depends on your location and licence type. Here's a general guide based on UK and other examples:
For Great Britain (UK)
Online Method (recommended):
- You can change the address on your full or provisional driving licence online for free via the DVLA website.
- You need your driving licence, your National Insurance number, and passport number (if known).
- You must be a resident of Great Britain and not banned from driving.
- You must provide addresses you’ve lived at in the last 3 years.
- You can still drive while waiting for your updated licence.
- If you want to change your photo at the same time, you may need to renew your licence and pay a fee (£14).
- You must also update your vehicle log book (V5C), vehicle tax Direct Debit, and personalised registration documents if applicable.
- Failure to update your address can lead to a fine up to £1,000
By Post:
- For photocard licences, complete the ‘changes’ section on letter D741 or use form D1/D2 from a Post Office.
- Send your photocard licence and the form to DVLA Swansea.
- For paper licences, send the completed D1 or D2 form, your licence, identity documents, and a passport photo to DVLA.
- Changing your photo or name requires additional forms and documents and may incur a fee
For Northern Ireland
- Use the online service specific to Northern Ireland residents
For Other Regions (Examples)
Texas (USA):
- Change your address within 30 days of moving.
- You can apply online, by mail, or in person.
- Online is fastest; mail requires completing an application and mailing it to the department
British Columbia (Canada):
- Change your address within 10 days of moving.
- Can be done online, by phone, or in person.
- Also update your insurance policy separately
Queensland (Australia):
- Must update your driver licence within 14 days.
- Can update online, by phone, in person, or by mail.
- You will receive a label to put on your licence within 21 days
New York (USA):
- Change your address online with a MyDMV account or by mail using form MV-232.
- Must include a copy of your current licence or ID.
- Payment required if requesting replacement documents
Summary Steps for Changing Address on Driving Licence (UK example):
- Go online to the DVLA website.
- Provide your driving licence number, National Insurance number, and address history.
- Submit the change request for free.
- Update your vehicle documents separately.
- Wait for confirmation and your new licence.
If online is not an option, use postal forms D1/D2 and send them with your licence and documents to DVLA. You can be fined if you do not update your address promptly
. This process varies by country and state, so check the relevant local transport authority website for precise instructions.
