NI Driving Licence
What if my Northern Ireland driving licence is close to expiry when I change address?
If it is close to expiry, nidirect may direct you to renew rather than use the normal address-change process.
If it is close to expiry, nidirect may direct you to renew rather than use the normal address-change process.
nidirect states that if a licence has expired or is within two months of expiring, the online address-change service cannot be used and the licence should be renewed instead.
If it is due to expire within the next 12 months, renewal may also be worth considering rather than paying for a separate replacement.
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25 September 2026
