DVLA issues warning over important address rule drivers must remember to update

It is important to update the DVLA with your information.

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Mya BollanAssistant Trends Editor

12:06, 17 JAN 2022
Updated12:51, 17 JAN 2022

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Keeping the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency up to date with your information is really important.

To keep records updated, you must let the DVLA know when you have changed your address.

This can be done by following a number of steps - for example, applying for a new licence as well as updating your log book.

You are required to update your address if you have moved permanently.

Drivers are required by law to let the DVLA know if they change their name or address. If a driver fails to notify the DVLA of changes they could face a fine of up to £1000.

This means that you do not need to make changes if you have moved temporarily - such as moving for university - as long as the DVLA can still contact you at your permanent address.

The DVLA issued a reminder on social media about the importance of keeping the agency up to date with any changes.

It tweeted: "Use our easy online service to let us know you’ve moved, and we can update your driving licence and log book quickly. Sorted!"

Here is every step you may need to complete when updating your address with the DVLA.

London, United Kingdom - February 19, 2015: A Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) letter in a brown envelope on a door mat - UK (Image: Getty)

Update your driving licence

You can apply online to change the address on either your full driving licence or your provisional licence.

It does not cost anything to update your address and you can still drive with your existing licence while waiting for your new one to arrive.

You can update your driving licence details here.

Before you start you will need your driving licence, you will need to be a resident of Great Britain and know your previous addresses for the last three years.

You must not be banned from driving at the time of application.

You will also be asked to provide your driving licence number, National Insurance number and passport number if you know them.

Update your vehicle's log book (V5C)

You will be required to change the address on your vehicle's log book if you are the registered keeper.

You can do this online by visiting the Government website here.

This service is available from 7am to 8pm.

You need to update your details in a different way if:

you need to change your name and address on your log book at the same time - for example, if you moved house and changed your name
you just need to change your name on your log book
you have sold, transferred or bought the vehicle

You also cannot use this service if:

you’ve already sent your log book to the DVLA
you’ve lost your log book - you need to apply for a new log book instead
your vehicle is registered as part of the DVLA fleet scheme
your new address is abroad, including the channel islands (Jersey and Guernsey), Isle of Man or Ireland

Update your direct debit

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

You can make these changes online here.

You should also use this service if the name on your debit card has changed or if you have changed your correspondence email address.

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.

You can update your V750 online using a DVLA personalised registration account.

You can change both your V750 and V778 by post by filling in the 'change of address' section of the forms, signing them and sending them to DVLA Personalised Registrations.

Send by post to this address:

DVLA Personalised Registrations
Swansea
SA99 1DS

If you do not have a V750 or V778

Write a letter saying what your new address is. Sign it and send it to DVLA Personalised Registrations with proof of your identity. This can be a copy of: