{"id":42754,"date":"2022-06-29T11:31:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T11:31:27","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=42754"},"modified":"2022-06-29T11:31:27","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T11:31:27","slug":"change-the-address-on-my-drivers-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/change-the-address-on-my-drivers-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should I Change the Address on My Driver\u2019s License after I Move?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If I forget to change my address on my driver’s license, will I get in trouble? Can I leave it the way it is? What are the consequences if I don’t change the address on my driver\u2019s license? Read to know more.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Importance of an address in a driver\u2019s license<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Even though moving is fun, the process can feel like a nightmare. When you want to start over in a new city, you might forget to do important things before you move. However, there’s a lot to remember between hiring movers, going over expenses, packing, calling credit card companies, and stopping utility services.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Changing your address on your driver’s license is one of the most common things people forget to do. Even though some organizations ask you to let them know when you move, many of them don’t have the same penalties as a license that isn’t up to date.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is the law to keep your address up to date<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

When you change where you live legally or where you send mail, it makes it harder to find you. If you break a traffic law, get in an accident, or run a red light with a camera, the government may try to find you at the address on your license or send you a letter. In fact, some traffic tickets and other notices from the DMV or your local court are sent by mail. Not only could you end up with a lot of traffic ticket fines, but you could also lose your license or have it taken away. It goes without saying that driving with an old address on your license could be more dangerous than you think.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, it’s not too hard to make changes to your driver’s license. But remember that your driver’s license and vehicle registration must have the same information. So, if you want to change your address on your driver’s license, don’t forget to call the DMV and let them know.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Do I need a new driver\u2019s license if I move in-state?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Different states have different rules about when you need to get a new driver’s licence when you move within the same state. At the very least, you have to tell the DMV about a change of address, which may or may not result in a new driver’s license. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This lets the DMV register your car at the right address and makes sure that important mail, like reminders to re-register your car, gets sent to your new home. What’s good? Most DMVs let you change your address online.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do I need a new driver\u2019s license if I moved to a new state?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you moved to a different state, things would be very different. You might be wondering, “Can you live in one state and have a driver’s license from another?” to save yourself some trouble before you move.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the time, the answer is no, but there are some exceptions (college students, for example, might be off the hook). In most cases, the DMV of your new state will require you to get a local license and re-register your car with them within a certain amount of time (usually 30, 60, or 90 days).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you moved across the street or to a different state, you need to find the closest DMV and find out how much time you have to change your license. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to update your address in your driver\u2019s license<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Contact your local DMV<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Every state has a government agency called the DMV, RMV, BMV, or DOT. In Hawaii, there are no state-wide DMVs. Instead, each county has its own DMV. The local DMV is in charge of giving out driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations and making sure they are up to date. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
State<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nDMV website<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTime duration to get the address updated if moved in-state<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTime duration to get the address updated if\u00a0moved to the state<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alabama<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/revenue.alabama.gov\/motor-vehicle\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alaska<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/doa.alaska.gov\/dmv\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nImmediately<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n90 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arizona<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/azdot.gov\/motor-vehicle-services<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nImmediately<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arkansas<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/mydmv.arkansas.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
California<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colorado<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.colorado.gov\/dmv<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connecticut<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/DMV<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n48 hours<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delaware<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.dm<\/span><\/a>v<\/span><\/a>.de.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Florida<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Georgia<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/dds.georgia.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hawaii<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/hidot.hawaii.gov\/highways\/safe-communites\/motorcycle\/motor-vehicle-registration\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nVaries by county, but usually 30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nVaries by county, but usually 30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Idaho<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/itd.idaho.gov\/\/itddmv\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n90 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.cyberdriveillinois.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n90 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indiana<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.in.gov\/bmv\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iowa<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/iowadot.gov\/#\/services<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kansas<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.ksrevenue.org\/dovindex.html<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n90 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kentucky<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/drive.ky.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Louisiana<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.expresslane.org\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maine<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.maine.gov\/sos\/bmv\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maryland<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/mva.maryland.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Massachusetts<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.mass.gov\/orgs\/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nUpon establishing residency<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Michigan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/sos\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nImmediately<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nImmediately<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minnesota<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/dps.mn.gov\/divisions\/dvs\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mississippi<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.dps.ms.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Missouri<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/dor.mo.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nImmediately<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nUpon establishing residency<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Montana<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/dojmt.gov\/driving\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nebraska<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/dmv.nebraska.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nevada<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/dmvnv.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Hampshire<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.nh.gov\/safety\/divisions\/dmv\/index-original.htm<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Jersey<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/mvc\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nImmediately<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Mexico<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/www.mvd.newmexico<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/a>gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nUpon establishing residency<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New York<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/dmv.ny.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
North Carolina<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.ncdot.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
North Dakota<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.dot.nd.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n150 days (90 days to establish residency + 60 days to use your out-of-state license as a resident)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ohio<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.bmv.ohio.gov\/#gsc.tab=0<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNo stated due date<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oklahoma<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.ok.gov\/dps\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oregon<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/odot\/dmv\/Pages\/index.aspx<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pennsylvania<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.penndot.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n15 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rhode Island<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/www.dmv.ri.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South Carolina<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/www.scdmvonline.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n45 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South Dakota<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/dps.sd.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNo time limit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n90 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tennessee<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.tn.gov\/driver-services.html<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.dps.texas.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n90 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Utah<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/publicsafety.utah.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vermont<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.sec.state.vt.us\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Virginia<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.dmv.virginia.gov\/#\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.dol.wa.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington, D.C.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/dmv.dc.gov\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
West Virginia<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/transportation.wv.gov\/dmv\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n20 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n30 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wisconsin<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/wisconsindot.gov\/Pages\/online-srvcs\/external\/dmv.aspx<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n60 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wyoming<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/www.dot.state.wy.us\/home.html<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10 days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1 year<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Get the right paperwork and personal information<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a0If you just moved within your state, go to the DMV website for your state to see if you can change your address online. Usually, you have to fill out an online form to do this.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>But if you need to go to the DMV, you’ll want to make sure you have all the right paperwork with you. Bring the following to make sure your visit goes well:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n