Dvla says ‘don’t forget’ to this means as drivers the could be made £ 1,000 – ryan

The dvla has anssured a warning to drivers in the uk via social media

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Failing to alert the dvla to this Change Could Land You a Fine of £ 1,000(Image: Getty)

Drivers in the uk have ben warned that forgetting to inform the driver and vehicle licenseg agency (DVLA) of one thing Cououl Land a hefty fine. Failing to tell the dvla when you were Move House Could Result in a Penalty of £ 1,000.

In a post made to x, the dvla reminded motorists not to miss this crucial detail. It Said: “New Home? Congratulations!

“Don’t forget, you can use us online service to tell you’ve Moved.” On Government Websiteit adds: “You can be fined up to £ 1,000 if you will not tell dvla wen your address Changes.”

When Moving House, there are a number of documents that Need to be updated. Gov.uk Says: “You must update your driving license, Vehicle log book (V5C), Direct Debit for Vehicle Tax and Other Details When You Move Home.

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“You will not need Need to TELL US IF YOU MOVE TEMPPORRIILY (for example, you’re living away at university) if we can have your permanent address.” It is important to call that you can still drive while you were to be new to be sent to you.

ALSO, it does not Cost anyding to Change Your Address with DVLA. It is Possible to make the necessary changes to your Address online at Gov.uk or via post.

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If you move you will need to update the Address on Your Driving License(Image: Getty)

Driving license

When updating your Driving License, You Will Need:

  • Your Current Driving License
  • To be a Resident of great britain – there’s a different process in Northern Ireland
  • To give the addresses you’ve live at in the last three years
  • To not be banned from driving.

You show also provide your driving license Number, National Insurance Number and Passport Number If You Know.

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If you want to Change Your Photo at the Same Time, Gov.uk Says: “If Your License is Valid For At Least Two Years, You’ll have to renew it to change.

You can eather:

  • Choose to use the Same Photo As Your Passport
  • Send a recent passport -style Photo – you’ll get a letter teling you how to send it after you ‘on online service.

But if you’re moving abroad, you cannot register your new Address on your British Driving License. Contact the Driving License Authority in Your New Country of Residence.

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You also Need to update your vehicle log book if you move(Image: Getty)

Once you have Completed Your Driving License Application You’ll Get A Confirmation from DVLA AFTER YOU’VE APPLED. If sucssful it should be sent to you in the post.

Vehicle Log Book (V5C)

You must update your Vehicle log book (V5C) if you change your address. Its usually free to update it. To do you will you Need:

  • The Registration Number of Your Vehicle
  • Your Log Book Reference Number
  • A uk address
  • To check if your vehicle Needs Taxing in the Next Four Weeks.

If your vehicle need taxing in the next four wex you’ll need to tax your vehicle online your Current v5C before Changor your Address. If your Application is successive, your new log Book Should Be Posted to You With Four Weeks.