Change driving licence address after moving
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1. Change driving licence address after moving
In Great Britain, drivers must update the address on their driving licence when they move; Northern Ireland has a different service.
When?
Update the address when you move. The DVLA change is free in Great Britain.
Where / who?
DVLA online/postal service for Great Britain; Northern Ireland uses a separate DVA service.
What to prepare?
Driving licence details and new address; follow the service for any identity information requested.
What to check?
In Great Britain you can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about the address change. Update the V5C and vehicle-tax Direct Debit separately where they apply. Northern Ireland uses a different DVA route.
Official source: GOV.UK
