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Moving Address — Updating Your Driving Licence

If you move house, you need to update your driving licence to reflect your new address. Here's how to do it, what it costs, and whether it's actually legally required.

⏱ 5 min read✓ Updated 2026🇮🇪 Ireland
Fee
€35 (replacement)
Or renew instead
€55 for 10 more years
Where to apply
NDLS online or in person
Documents needed
Proof of new address

Is it legally required to update your address?

Yes. Under Irish law, you must notify the NDLS of a change of address. More practically: the NDLS uses your registered address to send penalty point notices, disqualification notices, and your renewed or replacement licence card. If these go to an old address, you may miss critical correspondence — including a disqualification notice that you didn't know about.

Penalty point notices sent to your old address are still legally validIf the NDLS sends a notice to your last registered address and you haven't updated it, you are still legally bound by that notice — even if you never received it. Always keep your address up to date.

How to update your address

There are two ways to update your address on your driving licence:

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Option 1: Apply for a replacement licence with new address

Pay €35 and get a new licence card showing your updated address. Apply online at ndls.ie or in person at an NDLS centre. Your new card arrives by post within 5–10 working days.

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Option 2: Renew your licence at the same time

If your licence is within a year or two of expiry, renewing (€55) makes more sense than just replacing (€35). You'll get a fresh 10-year licence with the new address, saving you from another renewal soon after. This is the better option if your licence expires within a few years.

Documents needed

Address change documents

Current driving licenceYour existing card showing the old address.
Proof of new addressUtility bill, bank statement, or official government letter showing your name and new address. Must be dated within the last 3 months.
PPS numberRequired for all NDLS applications.
Completed D401 formFor in-person applications. For online applications, you fill in the details digitally.
€35 fee (replacement) or €55 (renewal)Depending on which option you choose.
Acceptable proof of address documentsBank statement, utility bill (electricity, gas, broadband), Revenue letter, An Post letter, Intreo/DSP letter, or a letter from a government body. The document must show your full name and new address and be dated within 3 months.

What about a learner permit?

The same process applies for learner permits. Apply for a replacement permit with your new address — the fee is €35. If your permit is close to its 2-year expiry, you can renew it at the same time.

Important: even if you don't update the physical card, notify the NDLS of your new address so their records are current. You can do this even without ordering a replacement card.

Related guides

Renewing your licence

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Lost your licence

Similar replacement process

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NDLS appointment

Book in person if applying at a centre

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Penalty points

Why keeping your address updated matters for notices

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