Change Address on Driving Licence – Online or by Post in UK

How to Change the Address on Your Driving Licence

Updating your address on a UK driving licence is essential to stay compliant with DVLA regulations. If you move home, you must change the address on your driving licence promptly. This process is free and can be done online or by post. Failure to update your details can result in a fine of up to £1,000.

Apply Online to Change Your Address

The quickest way to change the address on your driving licence is through the DVLA online service. You can update:

• A full driving licence
• A provisional driving licence

It’s free, and you can continue driving while waiting for your updated licence. However, if you also need to change your name, you must apply by post.

What You Need to Apply Online

Before starting the process, ensure you have:

• Your current driving licence
• A valid UK address (residents of Northern Ireland must follow a different process)
• A record of addresses from the last three years
• Your driving licence number, National Insurance number, and passport number (if available)

If your licence is valid for less than two years, you can update your photo along with your address. Otherwise, a photo update requires a renewal application.

Apply by Post to Change Your Address

You can also update your address by post, which takes about three weeks. The process differs for photocard and paper licences:

For Photocard Driving Licences

1. Fill out the D741 change form (provided with your licence) or a D1 application form (available at Post Offices).
2. Send the form and your photocard licence to:DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BN
3. If updating your photo at the same time, include:
   • A recent passport-style photograph
   • A £17 payment (cheque or postal order, payable to DVLA)

For Paper Driving Licences

1. Complete a D1 (for cars/motorbikes) or D2 (for lorries/buses) form.
2. Send the form, your paper licence, and original identity documents to DVLA.
3. Include a passport-style photo if required.

Important Reminders

• You must update the address on your vehicle log book (V5C) and vehicle tax Direct Debit.
• If you move abroad, you cannot update a UK licence—contact the driving authority in your new country.
• A confirmation email from DVLA will be sent after applying.

Act now to change the address on your driving licence and avoid potential fines!

For official updates, visit gov.uk.

Source / Ref.: Gov.uk  Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.