Change of name and address on your registration certificate
You must tell the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) immediately of any changes to your name, address or both.
Why you should inform DVA
You should return your registration certificate V5C(NI) to DVA for amendment to ensure your V11(NI) renewal reminder is sent to your correct address. A new registration certificate will be issued free-of-charge.
Change of address only
Complete your new address details on section six of your registration certificate:
- enter your address - Post Office box addresses can only be used for companies and corporate bodies
- sign and date the 'declaration' box in section eight
- send the whole registration certificate to DVA, Coleraine, BT51 3TA
If your vehicle needs taxing within the next four weeks you will need to take the registration certificate to any DVA Local office.
Change of name only
Complete your new name on section six of your registration certificate:
- enter your title and name - you can't register joint names for example husband and wife
- enter your date of birth - optional (not needed if registered to a business)
- fleet number - for use by fleet operators only
- sign and date the declaration box in section eight
- send the whole registration certificate to DVA, Coleraine, BT51 3TA
Change of name and address
Complete all the details in section six on the registration certificate as advised above. If you've lost your registration certificate, you can still notify changes by applying for a replacement certificate.
When to expect your new registration certificate
The DVA aims to deliver a registration certificate to you within four weeks of receiving your application. Allow at least six weeks for your registration certificate to arrive before contacting the DVA.
Updating other documents
Remember that you may need to change your name and address details on your driving licence.
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