Booking practical test then changing name?

tbourner

So my wife just passed her theory test.

Her driving licence is still in her maiden name, and it runs out at the end of October - so obviously when she renews she'll want to change her name.

If I book her a practical test now (for mid Nov time), then send her licence off, the booking will be with her old licence number! Are they clever enough to work that out? Or do I have to wait until she's got her replacement licence and then book the test (which could take months)?

[Deleted User]

It shouldn't take months.

Should be back within 3 weeks.

Rolandtheroadie

http://www.postoffice.co.uk/uk-driving-licence-photocard-renewal

The cost of them doing it's about the same as a photo from a photo booth.

Or if she has a passport less than 5 years old, do it online. It should be with you in a week.

https://www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence

Car_54

From my experience as an instructor, I'd say the quickest course (and the most fool-proof) is keep things simple: book her test now, and renew her licence in her old name.

When she passes she can then get a new licence in her new name at her leisure.

Much less opportunity for someone to screw things up.

tbourner

Car_54 wrote: »

From my experience as an instructor, I'd say the quickest course (and the most fool-proof) is keep things simple: book her test now, and renew her licence in her old name.

When she passes she can then get a new licence in her new name at her leisure.

Much less opportunity for someone to screw things up.

Ooh that sounds like a good idea! Might go for that route.

[Deleted User]

You do know, there's no legal requirement, for a woman change her name, when she marries?

tbourner

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

You do know, there's no legal requirement, for a woman change her name, when she marries?

Yeah, we've been married for 6 years