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==Introduction==
You must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) immediately of any changes to your name, address or both. You can update your driving licence online or send it to DVLA for amendment. A new licence will be issued free of charge unless your photograph’s due for renewal.
==Eligibility==
*You can change the name and address on your current British driving licence if you:
**have your driving licence in your possession (both parts if it’s a photocard licence)
**are a resident of Great Britain
**are currently not prevented from driving for any reason
**have a valid UK passport or another form of identity
**can provide addresses of where you have lived over the last three years
==Instructions==
*You must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) immediately of any changes to your name, address or both.
*You can change your address details online.
*If you need to change your name or name and address, you’ll need to send your driving licence to DVLA for amendment.
*You can change your name, address or gender on your licence by post.
*Remember that you may also need to change your name and address on your registration certificate.
;Keeping your details correct
*Telling DVLA your details have changed will ensure your record is up to date and all future driving licence reminders are sent to your correct address.
*Remember, if you permanently move to another country, you can’t register your new address on your British driving licence. You’ll need to contact the driving licence authority in your country of residence.
;Lost or stolen licence
If you’ve lost your driving licence, or you don’t have one or both parts of your photocard driving licence you’ll need to apply for a replacement and notify any changes at the same time.
==Required Information==
*Updated full name
*Date of birth
*Place of birth
*Country of birth
*Passport number
*Date of issue
*Gender
*Updated contact address
*Postcode
*Updated Telephone number
*Email Address
==Procedure==
===Changing Name===
;By Online
*You can change your name by using your Government Gateway ID. If you don’t have one or need to re-register, you’ll get an ID as part of your application. Go to this website to start your application: https://motoring.direct.gov.uk/service/DvoConsumer.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=COA&_nfls=false
;In Person or By Post
#Complete the right form.<br>For Photocard and Paper Driving License: <br>'''For a car or motorbike licence:''' Form D1 - Application for a Driving Licence. <br>'''For lorry or bus:''' Form D2 - Application for a Lorry/Bus Driving Licence.<br> Forms are available here: https://www.dvla.gov.uk/dvla/onlineservices/order_forms.aspx
#Enclose all required original documentation confirming your new name, your photocard driving licence and paper counterpart. For paper driving licence, include a passport-type photograph.
#Send your completed application in person to DVLA. <br>'''For ‘D1’ car or motorbike applications:''' <br>DVLA<br>Swansea<br>SA99 1BN <br>'''For ‘D2’ lorry or bus applications:'''<br>DVLA<br>Swansea<br>SA99 1BR
Note:
*You don't need to send a new photo.
===Changing Address===
*You can change your address by using your Government Gateway ID. If you don’t have one or need to re-register, you’ll get an ID as part of your application. Go to this website to start your application: https://motoring.direct.gov.uk/service/DvoConsumer.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=COA&_nfls=false
;By Post
'''Photocard driving licence'''
#Complete the ‘changes’ section on your paper counterpart, sign and date it.
#Send both your photocard driving licence and the paper counterpart to: <br>DVLA <br>Swansea <br>SA99 1BN
'''Paper driving licence'''
#Complete the form D1 ‘Application for a driving licence’ for car and motorbike licences, or form D2 ‘Application for a lorry/bus licence’ for lorry and bus licences.
#Enclosed your driving licence, original documents confirming your identity, a passport photograph.
#Send the completed application to DVLA.
==Required Documents==
;Identity documents
*UK Biometric Passports (If you have this, you can use the 9-digit passport number for your driving licence application.)
*Other Identity Documents (if you don't have a biometric passport): These must be in original copies.
**a full valid current passport
**a biometric residence permit (formerly known as the identity card for foreign nationals)
**a UK certificate of naturalisation
**for pensioner: These must be in original copies.
***recent (within 3 months) bank or building society statement showing your pension payment and National Insurance number
***BR2102, BR2103 or BR5899 letter confirming your eligibility for the State Pension
*UK birth and adoption certificates: These must be send with one of the following:
**National Insurance card or a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions showing your National Insurance number
**photocopy of the front page of a benefits book or an original benefits claim letter
**P45, P60 or pay slip
**marriage certificate or divorce papers (decree nisi or absolute)
**college or university union card or school record
*Proof of evidence if you have changed name
==Fees==
*Changing your name or address on your driving licence is free. However, if you want to change your photo on your photocard licence at the same time, you need to pay '''£20''' fee.
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
==Documents to Use==
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==Sample Documents==
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==Processing Time==
*DVLA aims to deliver your new driving licence to you within three weeks of receiving your application.
*It’ll take longer if they have to check your health or personal details.
*Allow at least three weeks for your driving licence to arrive before contacting DVLA.
==Office Locations & Contacts==
;Driver Licensing Enquiries
:Telephone: 0300 790 6801
:Textphone: 0300 123 1278
:Fax: 0300 123 0784
:Fax from outside the UK: +44 (0)1792 786 369
:Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm
:Saturday, 8am to 2pm
;Drivers Customer Services
:Correspondence Team
:DVLA
:Swansea
:SA6 7JL
;DVLA Offices
https://www.gov.uk/dvla-offices
==Video==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
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==Information which might help==
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
==External Links==
UK Government: https://www.gov.uk/<br>
The Highway Code: https://www.gov.uk/highway-code
==Others==
More information which might help people.
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