To apply to update your address in person at an NDLS centre

You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre. You will need to bring the required supporting documents and ID. An application form is no longer required. Your photograph and signature will be captured electronically at the NDLS centre.

To apply in person at an NDLS centre you will need the following:

• Your current or most recent licence. If your licence has been lost, stolen or damaged you must also bring valid photo ID with you
• Fully completed medical report form dated within one month, if required in your case.
• Proof of your personal public services number (PPSN) .
• Proof of your new address dated within the last six months.
• Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA.

• There is no fee for making an application to amend personal details unless your driving licence is also due for renewal or has been lost, stolen or damaged, in which case a fee will apply. You can only pay by credit or debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay or Payzone voucher. If you are aged 70 years or over you are exempt from paying the fee.

You can apply in person at any of the 34 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres nationwide.

To apply in person at an NDLS centre to update your surname following marriage or civil partnership

You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre. You will need to bring the required supporting documents and ID. An application form is no longer required. Your photograph and signature will be captured electronically at the NDLS centre.

To apply in person at an NDLS centre you will need the following:

• Your current or most recent licence. If your licence has been lost, stolen or damaged you must also bring valid photo ID with you
• Fully completed medical report form dated within one month, if required in your case.
• Proof of your address dated within the last six months is required if your current address is not recorded on your licence and it differs from that provided to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) if and when you applied for a PSC.
• Proof of your personal public services number (PPSN) .
• Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA.
• Evidence of your name change i.e. original civil marriage certificate* or civil partnership certificate. Alternatively, you can present an acceptable photographic I.D issued in your new name.

• There is no fee for making an application to amend personal details unless your driving licence is also due for renewal or has been lost, stolen or damaged, in which case a fee will apply. You can only pay by credit or debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay or Payzone voucher. If you are aged 70 years or over you are exempt from paying the fee.

*Certified translations are required for all marriage certificates or civil partnership certificates which are not in English or Irish.  Translations must be provided by a reputable company who must be a member of the Irish Translator and Interpreters Association.  The original marriage or civil partnership certificate must be submitted together with the certified translation.

You can apply in person at any of the 34 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres nationwide.

To apply in person at an NDLS centre to update your surname following separation, divorce or dissolution of partnership (reverting to birth surname)

You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre. You will need to bring the required supporting documents and ID. An application form is no longer required. Your photograph and signature will be captured electronically at the NDLS centre.

To apply in person at an NDLS centre you will need the following:

• Your current or most recent licence. If your licence has been lost, stolen or damaged you must also bring valid photo ID with you
• Proof of your personal public services number (PPSN) .
• Evidence of your name change i.e. original evidence of divorce/separation or dissolution of civil partnership or evidence of initiation of same: a judicial separation court order or a separation agreement or a divorce decree or a letter from a solicitor confirming that a separation has been sought. In addition, you should submit your original UK/Irish birth certificate or your original civil marriage certificate* or original civil partnership certificate to confirm your birth surname. Alternatively, you can present an acceptable photographic I.D issued in your new name.
• Fully completed medical report form dated within one month, if required in your case.
• Proof of your address dated within the last six months is required if your current address is not recorded on your licence and it differs from that provided to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) if and when you applied for a PSC .
• Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA.

• There is no fee for making an application to amend personal details unless your driving licence is also due for renewal or has been lost, stolen or damaged, in which case a fee will apply. You can only pay by credit or debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay or Payzone voucher. If you are aged 70 years or over you are exempt from paying the fee.

Certified translations are required for all marriage certificates or civil partnership certificates which are not in English or Irish.  Translations must be provided by a reputable company who must be a member of the Irish Translator and Interpreters Association. The original marriage or civil partnership certificate must be submitted together with the certified translation.

You can apply in person at any of the 34 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres nationwide .

To apply in person at an NDLS centre to update your name to the Irish language version of your name

You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre. You will need to bring the required supporting documents and ID. Your photograph and signature will be captured electronically at the NDLS centre.

To apply in person at an NDLS centre you will need the following:

• A completed and signed driving licence application form .
• Your current or most recent driving licence. If your licence has been lost, stolen or damaged, you must also bring valid photo ID with you.
• Proof of your personal public services number (PPSN) .
• Evidence that you are using the Irish version of your name i.e. two official documents that show you've been using your new name for two years on the date of application at the NDLS centre.  Alternatively, you can present an acceptable photographic I.D issued in your new name
• Fully completed medical report form dated within one month, if required in your case.
• Proof of your address dated within the last six months is required if your current address is not recorded on your licence and it differs from that provided to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) if and when you applied for a PSC .
• Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA.

• There is no fee for making an application to amend personal details unless your driving licence is also due for renewal or has been lost, stolen or damaged, in which case a fee will apply. You can only pay by credit or debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay or Payzone voucher. If you are aged 70 years or over you are exempt from paying the fee.

You can apply in person at any of the 34 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres nationwide .

To apply in person at an NDLS centre to change your name following a change of name by deed poll

You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre. You will need to bring the required supporting documents and ID. An application form is no longer required. Your photograph and signature will be captured electronically at the NDLS centre.

To apply in person at an NDLS centre you will need the following:

• Your current or most recent licence. If your licence has been lost, stolen or damaged you must also bring valid photo ID with you
• Proof of your personal public services number (PPSN) .
• Evidence of your name change i.e. original Irish deed poll document which has been enrolled in the Irish High Court. Alternatively, you can present an acceptable photographic I.D issued in your new name.
• Fully completed medical report form dated within one month, if required in your case.
• Proof of your address dated within the last six months is required if your current address is not recorded on your licence and it differs from that provided to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) if and when you applied for a PSC.
• Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA.

• There is no fee for making an application to amend personal details unless your driving licence is also due for renewal or has been lost, stolen or damaged, in which case a fee will apply. You can only pay by credit or debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay or Payzone voucher. If you are aged 70 years or over you are exempt from paying the fee.

You can apply in person at any of the 34 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres nationwide.

To apply in person at an NDLS centre for a change of medical details

You must book an appointment to attend an NDLS centre. You will need to bring the required supporting documents and ID. An application form is no longer required. Your photograph and signature will be captured electronically at the NDLS centre.

To apply in person at an NDLS centre you will need the following:

• Your current or most recent licence. If your licence has been lost, stolen or damaged you must also bring valid photo ID with you
• Proof of your personal public services number (PPSN) .
• Fully completed medical report form dated within one month, if required in your case.
• Proof of your address dated within the last six months is required if your current address is not recorded on your licence and it differs from that provided to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) if and when you applied for a PSC .
• Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA.

• There is no fee for making an application to amend personal details unless your driving licence is also due for renewal or has been lost, stolen or damaged, in which case a fee will apply. You can only pay by credit or debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay or Payzone voucher. If you are aged 70 years or over you are exempt from paying the fee.

You can apply in person at any of the 34 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres nationwide .

If you have more questions on this please email [email protected] or telephone 0818 700 800.