Change Home Address

Department of Motor Vehicles

Last updated 06/22/2020

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Description

You can change your residence or mailing address for your California Driver License, Identification Card, vehicle, or vessel. A new driver license, identification card or registration card is not issued when changing your address. Temporary mailing addresses are not allowed. U.S. CITIZENS ONLY. The law requires you to update your voter registration when you move to a new permanent residence. Please note that when changing your address, you may have to inform your postal service or other entities separately.

Phone: 800-777-0133

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee to change your address online?
No. There is no fee to use this service.
What is the Change of Address System?
The Change of Address System allows eligible customers to submit a change of address via the Internet for their California driver license and/or identification card and vehicle(s).
Internet driver license renewal: If you change your address using the internet change of address process, you cannot use the internet driver license renewal process.
Vehicle or vessel renewal: Your change of address takes approximately three business days to be updated to DMV's records. Before using the internet vehicle or vessel registration renewal process, confirm that your current address has been updated to DMV's records.
Where can I find more FAQs regarding Change of Home Address?
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Who can use the Change of Address System?
Most customers who have a California driver license or identification card can use the system. You must be a certified user with DMV to utilize the online change of address system.

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