When should i inform to DVLA?

Question

i have an uk provisional license.

I passed theory test 7th of july. after that, i have changed my surname as othername and my othername as surname through the high commission of my country. my passport has been updated.

should i handover my privisional & counterpart license for change of name immediatly? or

can i handover my privisional & counterpart license with my passport after passing driving test?

Answer 1

Ask at a main Post Office or check on the DVLA website.

You need your provisional license to continue doing driving lessons for the driving test.

Answer 2

You need to change your licence as soon as your name changes. If you wait, you are driving illegally.