Description: Rules and requirements for notifying the division of a change of name and/or address.

Change of Name/Address

If you change your name or address you must inform Motor Registration Division, in writing, of these changes within 10 days.

Change of Name

In the case of a change of name, you are required to provide documentation supporting the change.

Accepted Documents

original of marriage certificate, and
original birth certificate

Please Note: For a change of name - if you are the holder of a drivers licence you must visit the Motor Registration Office in your area in person in order to update your record.

Change of Address

For change of address please provide both your street and mailing address and your driver's licence number. If you do not have your driver's licence number, please provide your name and date of birth. Change of address notification can be done by sending the above required information to MRDmail@gov.nl.ca.

Please Note: Your address will be changed on the Motor Registration Division (MRD) system and a new drivers licence, photo id (if applicable) and vehicle registration (if applicable) will be mailed to you within a few days.

Since June 26, 2001 vehicle registration renewal can be done on-line using a unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) that accompanies your renewal application documentation in the mail. Once you have this PIN you can also make a change of address request on-line. Please note, that you will not receive a PIN until your vehicle registration is scheduled for renewal. Thus, a change of address can still be made by contacting Motor Registration Division as detailed above.