driving license name change?

[pinkcowprint]

not sure if right post area but need to change driving license to my married name,do i have to send my passport aswell or just copy of my marriage certificate?i have looked on dvla and doesn't mention much.going on holiday in 3 week so don't want to send it yet if they need passport eveidence aswell.thanks

[hc4361]

When changing your name and gender with or without a change of address you’ll need to:

complete a D1 'application for a driving licence' available from the DVLA form ordering service or from any Post Office® branch
provide original identity documents confirming your new name
enclose your photocard driving licence and paper counterpart
enclose a passport style photograph


So no passport required

[ummmm]

Have you got photo license?

[hc4361]

Ooops! Copied wrong part.

When changing your name with or without a change of address you’ll need to:

complete a D1 'application for a driving licence' available from the DVLA form ordering service or from any Post Office® branch
provide original identity documents confirming your new name
enclose your photocard driving licence and paper counterpart (there’s no need to supply a new photograph)

[boxtops]

It's all very clear, pinkcow - here http://www.direct.gov...tedLicence/DG_4022088

do it at the post office and you can just take your passport along for ID for the PO people to see.

[ummmm]

I'd wait until both driving license and passport were up for renewal.

[pinkcowprint]

my passport still is still in maiden name because only renewed it last year! ive got my new car insurance in my new name so thought id be better changing driving license to avoid confusion! got paper and photo,i will nop in local po and sort there,thanks!

[boxtops]

Good idea, pinkcow - when I married, I changed passport, d/licence, car insurance, medical records at GP. Didn't bother with anything else as I still use my previous name for work.

[ladybirder]

I'll remember that for the next time I change my gender.