What should I do if my V5C has the wrong address?

A driving licence address change does not automatically update the V5C. The vehicle registration record is separate and needs its own update.

Incorrect details can cause important correspondence to go to an old address and can interfere with tax refunds or vehicle transactions.

If you are about to sell the car, update the log book first where possible so the transfer is recorded against the correct keeper details.

For 'What should I do if my V5C has the wrong address?', keep the DVLA confirmation or reference number once the transaction is completed. Tax, SORN and keeper records are separate, so a dated confirmation helps show exactly when your responsibility changed.

Check the current source for 'What should I do if my V5C has the wrong address?' before acting if the relevant rule, policy, fee or eligibility has recently changed. Keep any official confirmation or reference number produced by the process because it can help resolve a later query. This note is specific to answer 436.