Allow at least 3 weeks before contacting the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. But, it can take longer if they need to check any medical details or personal information. Note: The DVLA try to send new photocard driving licences within three (3) weeks. SA99 1BN Application Address for New Lorry or Bus Driving Licence DVLA Application Address for New Car or Motorbike Driving Licence DVLA You will need to send a cheque or postal order for £20 made payable to DVLA with the application. You can add this particular information on the form when you fill it in. You can still apply to change the name or gender on your driving licence.īut, you must explain what happened to the old licence.
Your old licence may get destroyed, lost, or stolen.
Note: There are no drivers licence fees for people aged 70 or older or those with a medical short period licence.
Note: Changing your name on your drivers licence means you will need to update your V5C vehicle registration certificate (log book). You can continue to drive while waiting for the new licence to arrive. There is no cost to change the name or your gender on a driving licence in the United Kingdom. There is no need to send any evidence unless it is a hereditary title (e.g. But, the same process applies if you want to change your name title (e.g. Any supporting documents required by the DVLA.Ĭommon reasons to make a driving licence change of name is getting married or divorced.
The appropriate application form (D1 or D2).Your old driving licence (paper or photocard).Send your completed application to Drivers Medical Group by fax or by post.CHANGING NAME: You will need to send several documents to DVLA to change your name or gender including: Read ‘Can I drive while my application is with DVLA?’ for more guidance. If you have a current driving licence and your doctor or optician has not told you that you should not drive, you may be able to drive while DVLA is considering your application. Your application may take longer than usual if it needs to be referred to a doctor (unless you’re applying for a bus or lorry licence). Delays if your application is referred to a doctor Read the information leaflet to help you with filling in the D4.įrom the age of 65, your licence will need to be renewed each year and your application must be accompanied by a completed D4 medical report form. If you’re aged 45 to 65 you also have to fill in a D4 and send it to DVLA if you haven’t done so in the past 5 years. Order a D2 pack, which has everything you need to make an application. Select your medical condition to find the right form. Bus, coach or lorry licenceįill in a D2 application form and the form for your medical condition, and send them to DVLA. The letter from DVLA will tell you if this is the case.ĭ1 packs are also available from Post Office branches. You may need to send evidence of your fitness to drive. Check with your doctor that you can meet the medical standards for driving before reapplying for your licence.