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How do I add my UK driving licence to my policy?

This article is for policyholders who already have a Marshmallow policy and need to update it with their full UK driving licence.

Updated this week

When should I get in touch?

You’ll need to contact our Customer Support team if:

  • You’re the policyholder and now have a full UK driving licence (whether from the UK or converted from an international licence).

  • You’ve switched from a provisional to a full UK licence.

  • You’ve moved to the UK and exchanged a licence from a non-designated country.

You can’t update your licence yourself in the Marshmallow app — you must speak to a team member first.


Why do I need to add my UK licence?

Keeping your licence details up to date ensures your insurance remains valid and accurate.

  • If you’ve passed your test, updating your policy may affect your premium.

  • In some cases, it can reduce your renewal price, while in others (such as switching from a provisional to a full licence), it may increase.


What information do I need to provide?

When you contact us, please have one of the following ready:

  • Full UK driving licence – we’ll need your 16-character licence number.

  • Test pass certificate – if you don’t yet have your physical licence card, you can send clear photos of your certificate.

Additional requirements:

  • If your licence is from a designated country, you’ll usually only need to provide the licence number.

  • If it’s from a non-designated country, you must also provide a photo of your licence or pass certificate.

⚠️ Please don’t send any licence images until our team requests them. This protects your privacy and ensures we only ask for what’s needed.


What happens after I submit my licence?

  1. Our team will validate your licence to ensure it matches your policy details.

  2. If everything matches, we’ll update your licence details and re-calculate your policy price.

  3. Your new policy documents will be available in your Marshmallow account shortly after.


Key things to remember

  • We can only update your details once you have a full UK driving licence.

  • If you started your policy with a provisional licence, your premium may change when you upgrade to a full one.

  • Keeping your licence details up to date helps ensure your insurance remains valid.

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