04/09/2026
After a clamp down people are being pulled over and fined 🥺 by DVSA for forgetting to change their address on their license when they move .
Forgetting isn't a good enough excuse for the courts . please just check yours is correct .
Importance of changing the address on your drivers license when you move , yep we all think I will do it tomorrow. It's quick and easy online
Legal obligation: You must inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) as soon as your address changes, whether you hold a full or provisional licence.
Fines: Failing to update your address can result in a fine of up to £1,000.
Exceptions: You do not need to update your address for temporary moves—such as living away at university—as long as the DVLA can still contact you at your permanent address.
Car Insurance
Having an incorrect address on your licence or vehicle logbook gives insurance providers grounds to cancel or void your policy. If your insurance is voided and you are caught driving, you face immediate prosecution for driving without insurance, which carries a minimum £300 fixed penalty, 6 penalty points, and a potential driving ban.
