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Find out what information DVLA holds about your driving licence or create a check code to share your driving record, for example to hire a car
Change the address on your full or provisional driving licence for free - do it online or by post
Change the address on either: your full driving licence your provisional…
You can also change the address on your licence by post. The process is…
Tell DVLA when your address changes so your driving licence, vehicle log book (V5C), vehicle tax and other details are up to date
Change the name, title or gender on your driving licence by completing form D1 and sending it with your licence and supporting documents to DVLA.
You can change the photo on your driving licence online at any time by renewing your licence - cost, how to pay and apply, applying by post.
How to give up your driving licence - age, medical condition, standards of fitness, declaration of voluntary surrender
What you need to tell DVLA and how to deal with vehicle tax if someone who was a driver has died
To find out what information DVLA holds about you, and your vehicle, you can make a subject access request (SAR). The quickest way is to fill in the form and submit by email.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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