

It will depend on whether you are changing a plastic photocard licence or a paper licence. There are different ways to change the address on a driver's licence by postal methods.

Instead, you will need contact the driving licence authority in the overseas country. If you move abroad you cannot register the overseas address on a British driving licence. But, you should contact the DVLA if you do not get it within three (3) weeks. In most cases, it only takes a week to receive the updated licence after changing the address online. You can opt out of the survey if you choose. They may ask you to take part in research by email. You will get a confirmation email from DVLA once you have applied. The service is free for people over 70 or those with a medical short period licence. You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Electron, or Delta debit or credit card. The current drivers licence fee for address change is £14. The online service informs you how to send the photo. Sending a recent passport-style photograph to the DVLA.Using the same photograph that shows in your passport.You must renew your driving licence to change the photograph if the licence is valid for at least two (2) more years.īut, you can change the photo at the same time as changing the address if the licence is valid for less than 2 years. The address change may also apply if you pay vehicle tax by Direct Debit.

Note: You must also change the registered address on the vehicle log book with the DVLA. The process asks for your licence number, National Insurance number, and passport number. You should give some information when you change the details on your driving licence.

