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. Return your registration certificate V5C(NI) to DVA for amendment. A new one will be issued free-of-charge. Telling DVA ensures your V11(NI) renewal reminder is sent to your correct address.

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

Note: If your vehicle needs taxing within the next four weeks please take the registration certificate to any DVA Local office.

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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 eg: 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.

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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.