What is getting a new driving license?
Updating the name, photo, or gender on your full or provisional driving license.
What does getting a new driving license do?
- ID documents
Provides ability to change other documents
How long does getting a new driving license last?
The change of name or gender is permanent. It remains in effect unless you apply to update your name or gender on your driving license again
How do I get a new driving license?
You can update the name, title, and photo on your driving license with a D1 form. You can’t update your license online. You can get D1 forms at a post office or have DVLA send one to you.
To update your name on your license you will need to send your deed poll or statutory declaration. Photocopies are not accepted, so you must either send the original document or a certified copy.
You do not need a doctor’s letter to change the gender of your driving license. UK driving licenses do not have a gender marker but gender is encoded in your driver number 1. You may want to write a covering letter stating your transition and asking for the gender to be changed.
Where can I learn more?
You can learn more about applying for and updating driving licenses on the DVLA website.
References
- 1.DVLA (2009) “INF45/1 Your new Driving Licence.” Link
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