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Changing Your Name With the DVLA
The DVLA need to be notified of your change of name for your driving licence as well as any vehicle registration certificates (V5C) in your name. The DVLA can issue a fine of up to £1,000 if you fail to notify them of any changes.
To change your name on your licence, you need to complete a D1 form (available from the Post Office or at www.direct.gov.uk/motoringforms ) and send the completed form together with your driving licence and paper counterpart. If you have already changed your passport, then you can enter your passport number as proof of change of name, otherwise you will need to send your original marriage certificate too. It is advisable to send your application by special delivery and insure it for the cost of a replacement driving licence should it get lost in the post. It doesn’t cost anything however to change your name.
To change your name on your vehicle registration certificate, all you need to do is provide details of your new surname in the relevant box and send the certificate to the relevant DVLA office.