The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a critical reminder for anyone who's recently moved house. Urging people to update their home address on driving documents to avoid potential legal headaches, the organisation has stressed just how easy the changes are to make.
But fear not behind the wheel – while your paperwork is sorted, you're clear to drive, the DVLA confirmed. They wrote: "You must update your driving licence, vehicle log book (V5C), Direct Debit for vehicle tax and other details when you move home. You do not need to tell us if you move temporarily (for example you’re living away at university) if we can still contact you at your permanent address."
5 simple changes you may need to make
Once you have moved, you should follow these steps and update them as soon as you can, the Express reports. This means you must update your:
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You can either renew your full driving licence or your provisional driving licence. It costs £14 when you apply online. Remember, you must renew a photocard licence every 10 years. But if you think you may forget, don't worry as you’ll receive a reminder before your current licence ends.
To renew your licence, you must:
- be a resident of Great Britain (there’s a different service in Northern Ireland)
- not be disqualified from driving
You’ll need to apply for your first provisional licence if:
- you’ve never applied for a provisional licence before
- you applied for a provisional licence before March 1, 1973
It should arrive within a week of your application being submitted. Whilst there's a cost of £14, remember there’s no fee if you’re over 70 or have a medical short period licence, the DVLA tell drivers.
