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Change the address on your driving licence

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Apply online

Change the address on either:

  • your full driving licence
  • your provisional driving licence

It does not cost anything to change your address with DVLA.

You can still drive while you’re waiting for your new licence.

If you want to change your name at the same time, you’ll have to apply by post.

You must also:

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA when your address changes.

Sign in to renew online

You’ll need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign in details, you’ll be able to create them.

You’ll be told when you sign in if you need to prove your identity. This is to keep your details safe and usually involves using photo ID like a passport or driving licence.

This page is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Before you start

You need:

  • your driving licence
  • to be a resident of Great Britain - there’s a
  • to not be banned from driving

If you want to change your photo at the same time

It costs £14. You can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron or Delta debit or credit card. There’s no fee if you’re over 70 or have a medical short period licence.

If you’re moving abroad

You cannot register your new address on your British driving licence. Contact the driving licence authority in your new country of residence.

After you’ve applied

You’ll get a confirmation email from DVLA after you’ve applied. You might be asked to take part in research by email, but you can opt out.

How long it takes

Your licence should arrive within a week if you apply online.

View a printable version of the whole guide

This page is Part of Tell DVLA you've changed address: step by step

  1. Step 1 Update your driving licence

    You must update your provisional or full driving licence when you move.

    1. Change the address on your driving licence

  2. Step 2 Update your vehicle's log book (V5C)

    You must update a vehicle's log book if you're the registered keeper.

    1. Change the address on your vehicle's log book

  3. Step 3 Update your Direct Debit

    If you pay for your vehicle tax by Direct Debit, you need to tell DVLA when you change address.

    1. Phone DVLA to tell them you've moved

  4. Step 4 Update your personalised number plate documents

    If you have a private registration number and it's not on a vehicle, you must update your V750 or V778 documents.

    1. Update your personalised registration documents

  5. Step 5 Update your trailer registration certificate

    If you have a trailer and want to continue taking it abroad, you must register it to your new address.

    1. Change the address on your trailer registration certificate