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There's an error on your V5C (logbook). Your driving licence has incorrect details. DVLA records don't match reality.

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DVLA Correction Letter

Use this template to request a correction to your vehicle registration or driving licence records.

When to use this template

There's an error on your V5C (logbook)
Your driving licence has incorrect details
DVLA records don't match reality

Tips for using this template

Many corrections can be made online at gov.uk
Include your driving licence number or V5C reference
Provide evidence of the correct information
There may be a fee for issuing new documents

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Your Full Name*

Your full legal name

Your Address*

Your full postal address including postcode

Today's Date*

The date you are writing the letter

Document Type*

V5C, Driving Licence, or other

Reference Number*

V5C document reference or driving licence number

Current (Incorrect) Details*

What is currently shown incorrectly

Correct Details*

What it should say

Evidence Enclosed*

What documents you are including as proof

Disclaimer: This template is provided for informational purposes only. Many DVLA services can be completed faster online at gov.uk.

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[YOUR_NAME]
[YOUR_ADDRESS]

[DATE]

DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1AR

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: Request for Correction
Document: [DOCUMENT_TYPE]
Reference: [REFERENCE_NUMBER]

I am writing to request a correction to my [DOCUMENT_TYPE].

CURRENT (INCORRECT) DETAILS

[CURRENT_ERROR]

CORRECT DETAILS

[CORRECT_DETAILS]

EVIDENCE

I enclose the following evidence to support this correction:
[EVIDENCE]

Please issue a corrected document and confirm when this has been done.

[If V5C: I enclose my current V5C with section 7 completed.]

[If driving licence: I enclose my current driving licence and a recent passport photo.]

Yours faithfully,

[YOUR_NAME]

Enclosures:
- Current document
- [List evidence enclosed]

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