DVLA issues new alert to people moving house over 5 simple changes

Drivers in specific circumstances are being urged to take immediate action to avoid serious consequences. It comes as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a critical reminder: if you've moved house, you must update your address details without delay. Failing to do so could lead to major issues with your driving licence and vehicle registration. Officials stress it is simple it is to update your information online - which you can do via the official GOV.UK website here.

Don't worry though, you can still drive while you wait for your new documents to be sent to you, the DVLA says, adding: "You must update your driving licence, vehicle log book (V5C), Direct Debit for vehicle tax and other details when you move home. You do not need to tell us if you move temporarily (for example you’re living away at university) if we can still contact you at your permanent address."

Once you have moved, you should follow these steps and update them as soon as you can. This means you must update your:

1. Driving licence
2. Vehicle log book (V5C)
3. Direct Debit
4. Personalised number plate documents
5. Trailer register certificate

You can either renew your full driving licence or your provisional driving licence. It costs £14 when you apply online.

Remember, you must renew a photocard licence every 10 years. But if you think you may forget, don't worry as you’ll receive a reminder before your current licence ends.

To renew your licence, you must:

You’ll need to apply for your first provisional licence if:

• you’ve never applied for a provisional licence before
• you applied for a provisional licence before March 1, 1973

It should arrive within a week of your application being submitted. Whilst there's a cost of £14, remember there’s no fee if you’re over 70 or have a medical short period licence, the DVLA tell drivers.