You can get DL1 and DL2 forms from Post Offices.Īdditional information Linking your driving licence If your name has changed from that on your existing licence you must fill in and return a driving licence application form (DL1 or DL2 if you have a lorry or bus driving licence) along with the right identity documents. If your licence has expired or is within two months of expiring you cannot apply to change your address. You must apply to renew your driving licence. If you can't return both parts of your driving licence you must give a reason why and you'll need to pay for a replacement licence. If your licence is due to expire (run out) within the next 12 months you can consider applying to renew it now instead of replacing it. to send both parts of your driving licence (a plastic photocard and a paper part which is known as the paper counterpart) to DVA.your NI driving licence number and expiry date (date it runs out on)- both can be found on the plastic card part of your driving licence – ‘5’ is the driving licence number and ‘4b’ the expiry date.a credit or debit card (if payment is needed).To apply online to change your address you'll need: You must let the Driver and Vehicle Agency(DVA) know if your address changes to keep your records up-to-date and make sure future driving licence reminders are sent to the right address. If you have a NI driving licence and are resident outside NI, you should contact the licensing authorities where you are now resident.

If your driving licence is not a Northern Ireland (NI) licence and you're resident in NI, you may be able to exchange your licence for a NI driving licence.

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