When we move or shift from one place to another, one of the major problems that we face is changing the address almost everywhere. Now your driving license is one of those major things that need to be up to date all the time. So, here in this article, we are going to tell you guys that how you can change your address on a UK driving license.
There are two different methods to do that but the easiest one is doing it online. This method is quick, hassle-free and highly convenient. So, we are going to provide you with some super easy steps to change your address on your UK driving license –
Steps to Change Your Address on a UK Driving License
- Confirm Eligibility – The first thing that you have to do here is to check whether you are eligible to change your address online or not. If you are found not eligible then you cannot change your address here. All those people who are resident of Great Britain and are not banned from driving are eligible to make changes like changing their address. Along with other things, you will also have to mention the addresses where you’ve lived in the past 3 years. You have to keep all this information ready with you.
- Visit DVLA Website – Now, the next step is to visit the DVLA website in order to update your address. While filling the form, you will have to make sure that you do everything quickly otherwise it will time out. You can click on the direct link that we have provided here to visit the website.
- Fill up the Application Form – Once you’ve opened the website, you will have to confirm your identity by providing some basic details. After you have confirmed the identity, a next page will open up where you will have to fill up the Application form to change the address. While entering the information, just make sure to check everything twice or thrice maybe because you cannot make any mistake here. You have to very careful otherwise your Application will be rejected.
- Submit Application Form – As you’ve now checked the details that you mentioned here in the Application form, you next process will be to submit it. You can directly submit the form by clicking on submit button mentioned at the bottom of your page. After submitting the form, you will receive one confirmation email from the website that will confirm that they have received your Application. You will receive your updated driving license via post within a time period of one week from the date of applying for it. You just have to make sure that you keep this confirmation email with you until you get your new driving license as you might need it if you do not receive the license within the time frame that has been provided by the website.
These were the few simple steps for all those people who wish to change their address on UK driving license by online Application.
One can also submit their Application to change the address via post, although it is a lengthy process and will take a longer time as compared to the online Application but all those who wish to apply via post can follow the steps below –
Steps to Change Your Address on a UK Driving License
- The first thing that you have to do is to apply for the D741 letter on DVLA.
- Once you receive it via post, you will have to fill up the form properly and then send it to DVLA through post only. Just make sure that you keep a copy of it, before sending and keep it with you until you receive the updated license.
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