Change of Address in Nevada

SUMMARY: How to Change Your Address in Nevada

You can change your name on your driver's license/ID card and vehicle registration certificate online, by mail, by fax, or in person. You will need to pay fees for replacement documents.

This page will help you change your address on your Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) documents.

Driver's License/ID Address Changes

If you've moved to a new address—whether within Nevada or to another state— you'll need to notify the DMV within 30 days of the move.

You can make this change either:

  • Online.
  • By mail.
  • By fax.
    OR
  • In person.

NOTE: If you have a commercial driver's license (CDL), you must change your address in person.

Just Moved?

Find all the information you need to finish your moving requirements with the DMV.

Online

You can change your address online using the MyDMV website. If you don't already have an account, you'll need to set one up.

Once you've changed your address online and paid the $3.25 fee, the NV DMV will mail you a corrected driver's license or ID card showing your new address.

In Person

To complete a Nevada DMV change of address in person, visit your local NV DMV office and:

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will send you your updated driver's license or identification card.

NV Car Registration Address Change

Obtaining an updated car registration certificate showing your new address is optional. You can order an updated registration card either:

  • Online.
  • By mail.
  • By fax.
    OR
  • In person.

If you don't want to pay the fee for an updated registration card, you can simply write your new address on your current certificate.

Online

You can order a replacement registration certificate showing your new address using the MyDMV website. When you change your address on your NV driver's license online, you will be given the option to order an updated registration card for $5.

By Mail or Fax

To change your address on your registration certificate by mail or fax, make sure to check the correct box on the application form when updating your NV driver's license.

You'll need to pay an additional $5 fee for each updated registration card.

In Person

While you're at the NV DMV office changing your address on your driver's license (see above), you can obtain an updated registration certificate showing your new address.

You'll need to pay a $5 fee for each vehicle.

You'll need to wait for your NV driver's license to be mailed to you, but you'll received your updated registration certificate while you're at the DMV office.

Fees to Change Your Nevada Address

It will cost you the following fees to change your address on your Nevada DMV documents:

  • Driver's license/ID card: $3.25.
  • Registration certificate: $5.

Accepted Payment Methods

  • In person:
    • Cash.
    • Check.
    • Money order.
    • Debit card.
    • Major credit cards.
  • Online:
    • Debit and credit cards.
  • By mail:
  • By fax:

New Nevada Residents

If you've just moved to Nevada, you'll need to transfer your out-of-state driver's license within 30 days. You will also need to register your car with the NV DMV within 30 days of becoming a resident.

You'll need to visit your local NV DMV office and provide various documents, including:

  • Proof of your identity.
  • Proof of your Social Security number (SSN), if you have one.
  • Your out-of-state driver's license.
  • Proof of your insurance.
  • An emissions inspection report (if required).

For more information, visit our following pages:

Change Your Name

If you've changed your name for any reason (e.g. marriage or divorce), you'll need to notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) before informing the Nevada DMV.

When you're ready to change your name on your NV driver's license and vehicle documents, visit your local NV DMV office with proof of your name change.

Visit our Changing Your Name in Nevada page for complete instructions.

Forms

ADM-205
Credit/Debit Card Authorization
You may need to complete this authorization form to submit a credit/debit card payment to the NV Department of Motor Vehicles.
DMV 002E
Application Driving Privileges or ID Card
Apply for an original, renewal, OR duplicate NV driver's license (Class C, M, A, or B), instructional permit, commercial endorsement, OR identification card.
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