To change the address on your driver's license in Great Britain, you need to:
- Have your current driving licence (full or provisional).
- Be a resident of Great Britain (different process for Northern Ireland).
- Provide addresses you have lived at in the last 3 years.
- Not be banned from driving.
- Provide your driving licence number, National Insurance number, and passport number if known.
You can change your address online for free through the official government website (DVLA). After applying, you will receive a confirmation email, and you can still drive while waiting for your new licence
. If you prefer to apply by post:
- For a photocard licence, complete the 'changes' section on letter D741 that came with your licence and send it along with your photocard licence to DVLA Swansea.
- If you don’t have D741, use form D1 (for cars/motorcycles) or D2 (for lorries/buses) available at Post Offices.
- For paper licences, send a completed D1 or D2 form, your licence, original identity documents, and a passport photo to DVLA
Additional points:
- You must also update the address on your vehicle log book (V5C) and vehicle tax Direct Debit if applicable.
- You can be fined up to £1,000 if you fail to notify DVLA of your address change.
- If you want to change your photo at the same time, there may be a fee and additional steps.
- If moving abroad, you cannot update your British licence address; contact the new country’s licensing authority
In summary, you need your current licence, personal details, and proof of residency history, and you can update your address online or by post with DVLA. Make sure to also update your vehicle documents accordingly.
