Moved recently within Massachusetts? The law says you must notify the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) of your address change within 30 days of the move. The easiest way to process the change of address is online, but it can also be done by phone, by mail, or in person.

How to Change Your Address Online

Massachusetts lets any non-commercial license holder change his or her address using an online form anytime at no cost. The form asks for basic information, like the old and new addresses, but does not require a credit card.

Once you complete the form, you should receive an email within 48 hours confirming that the address change has been processed. If you complete the form, but do not receive the email, you should contact the Massachusetts RMV telephone center. You will not get a new license this way, and will have to use a change-of-address label to change the address on your current license.

Other Ways to Change Your Address

If you can't―or don't want to―use the online form to change your address, the RMV has various options for you:

• By phone: If you have a new digital photo license, you can phone in your change at (617) 351-4500. You can either attach a change of address label to your license for no fee or pay $20 to have an amended license sent to you.

• By mail: You'll want to download the change of address form and complete it. Then mail the form to the following address:
  • RMV Address Change
  • P.O. Box 55889
  • Boston, MA 02205-5889

  Please include your name, date of birth, license number, any plates registered in your name, and your old and new addresses. If you want a new license sent to you, please enclose a $20 check payable to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

• In person: You'll want to download the change of address form and complete it. Then bring it into any Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles office. You can also get a form there. You can pay $20 for a new license or use a change of address sticker on your current license, for no fee.

Changing Your Name

If you're changing your name, you need to notify the RMV in person at any RMV office. You will need to obtain a new license with a photo and your signature. You do not need any documentation to make this change, as long as there is no attempt to defraud the RMV.

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