Changing Your Address

Although there are any number of things that may take precedence over changing your address on your Oregon driver license or identification card when moving and changing address, the law actually requires that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is notified of your address changes within 30 days of moving.

The DMV will then update its records, including not only your driver license, but related vehicle registration and mailing address for all correspondence.

The good news is that changing your address with the Oregon DMV can be done relatively simply online or by mail.

For drivers or ID holders whose cards and permits are currently valid, the Oregon DMV will issue a sticker and mail it to you within one business day of your request. The sticker is to be placed over the previous address on the license, ID card, or permit.

Vehicle Registration Addresses

Once an address change request has been submitted to the DMV, drivers are supposed to write the new address on their vehicle registration cards, which must remain in vehicles.

The DMV will not send a new vehicle registration card unless you request it with an Application for Registration, and pay the $5 fee for a replacement registration card. Then turn in the form and fee to a DMV location, or mail to:

• Oregon DMV

• 1905 Lana Ave. NE

• Salem, OR 97314

There are basically two options for changing your address on file with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles:

• To change your address online, visit the DMV's Web site, and select the "Individual Change of Address" service.

• You may also access and download the Address Change Form, and mail it to the address above.

The necessary forms may also be obtained at a DMV location, where you can submit them in person with proper payment if required.

Damaged Address Stickers: No Address Change

If you have a license with address sticker that has been damaged or otherwise become illegible, you may request a replacement sticker by calling the DMV at (503) 945-5000 or by filling out the DMV Driver-related Question Form with your request.

Do not complete the Change of Address Notice if you are only requesting a replacement sticker with the same address. There is no charge for the replacement stickers.

New License Instead of Address Sticker

If you do not want an address sticker and would prefer a new license or ID card with your new address shown on it, visit a DMV office and do the following:

• Provide proof of identification

• Provide proof of address, which can include a utility bill or rental agreement

• Pay the replacement fee of $25.50 for driver's licenses; $28.50 for IDs

The Oregon DMV does not accept credit or debit cards, but does accept checks with proper identification, and ATMs are available at most DMV locations. Remember that hours and services vary by location so make sure to verify them before you visit a particular office.

Voter Registration Address

Address changes with the Oregon DMV also include a chance to register or re-register to vote. A change to your address with the DMV does not change your voter registration address unless you request it.

Name Changes

Changing your name with the Oregon DMV means a trip to the DMV, where you must do the following:

• Present proof of identity, including one with current name and one with new name

• Pay the replacement fee

• Provide a photo ID if the DMV does not have a photo of you on file, these may include: out-of-state driver license or ID card, passport, military ID, or immigration document with photo

Name Changes on Titles

A name change on Oregon driver licenses, ID cards, and permits do not change the name listed on Oregon vehicle records, titles, or registrations. By law you must apply for a name change on your Oregon titles within 30 days of changing your name.

To apply for a title with a new name, you must do the following:

• Submit Oregon title

• Submit completed Request for Correction of Title Records (Form 264)

• State on the form that you are the same person, including license, permit or ID card number and date of birth

• Pay title fee of $55

• Take the completed form and above to a DMV office or mail with your payment to:

• Oregon DMV

• 1905 Lana Ave. NE

• Salem, OR 97314

• Attn: Corrections Desk