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Change of Address in Georgia

Moved within Georgia or just arrived? Update your license, registration, and title—then everything else. Here's exactly how, plus ask Sam.

Changing your address at the Georgia DMV isn't optional. After a move you'll typically have 10–30 days to update your driver's license, vehicle registration, and title. Start with the steps below, then work through the rest-of-your-move checklist.

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How to change your address in Georgia

Changing Your Address in Georgia

When you move to a new location in Georgia, you may need to update your address with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) or the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) if you hold any of the following documents:

GA driver's license or ID card.
Georgia vehicle certificate of title.
Vehicle registration card.

GA Driver's License/Permit/ID Card Address Change

In Georgia, you must notify the GA DDS of your address change within 60 days of moving if you have a valid GA driver's license or ID card.

NOTE: If your GA driver's license has been suspended, canceled, or revoked, you will not be able to update your address. However, you can apply for a GA identification card or limited permit showing your new address.

You can change your address on your GA driver's license, permit, or ID card online or in person at your local GA DDS office. You cannot change your address by mail or phone.

You are allowed 1 free address change for each term of your driver's license (as long as it comes at least 150 days before you are set to renew). If you change your address more than once during a term, or within the 150 days, you will be required to renew your license and pay the appropriate renewal fee (please see “Fees to Change Your Address" below).

Visit our page on Renewing Your License in Georgia for more information.

NOTE: If you would like your P.O. Box to show on your GA driver's license, permit, or ID card, you still must provide a residential address to the GA DDS.

Online

To change your address online, use the GA DDS online services system.

To use this system, you must:

Be a U.S. citizen.
Be a Georgia resident.
Have an Online Service account.
Not be renewing a GA commercial driver's license (CDL).

If you do not meet these requirements, you must visit your local Georgia Department of Driver Services Customer Service Center in person to change your address.

Fees may apply. For more fee information and acceptable payment methods, read the “Fees to Change Your Address in GA" section below.

Within 30 days, the GA DDS will mail your renewed GA driver's license or ID card showing your new address.

In Person

To change your address in person, visit your local GA DDS office and bring:

Proof of your GA residency (2 documents), such as a:
- Recent utility bill.
- Bank statement.
- School record or transcript.
- Payment, if applicable (see the “Fees to Change Your Address in GA" section below for more information).

For a complete list of accepted documents, please visit the GA DDS website.

GA Vehicle Registration or Title Address Change

You have 30 days to change your address on your vehicle title.

Before changing your address on your GA vehicle title and registration, you must first change your address on your GA driver's license, permit, or ID. See the “GA Driver's License/Permit/ID Card Address Change" section above for more information.

You can change the address on your vehicle registration card or title with the Georgia DOR Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) by mail or in person at your local GA County County Tag Office's office. Some counties require that a name or address change be performed in person.

You will need :

A completed Title/Tag Application (Form MV-1).
Your current GA vehicle title.
A valid Georgia driver's license or ID card (or a photocopy, if mailed).
Payment for the $18 title fee, if applicable.
- There is no fee for changing the address on your registration.
- For more fee information and accepted payment methods, see the “Fees for Changing Your Address in GA" section below.

If a bank or other financial institution is holding your title, you will need to apply for your address change through them.

If you're mailing your application, send all of the above to:

DOR/MVD
P.O. Box 740382
Atlanta, GA 30374

Otherwise, bring the above to your local County Tag Office's office.

NOTE: Some counties require that you complete a change of address in-person. Contact the DOR to for more information.

The rest of your move

Updating the DMV is step one. Here's everything else your old address is hiding on—we've linked our full guides where we have them.

Voter RegistrationRe-register or confirm your address carried over—especially across county or state lines.

Car InsuranceYour rate is partly ZIP-based, so a move can change it. Compare quotes.

Name ChangeMoved and changed your name? Update license, registration, and Social Security together.

New Resident GuideMoved to a new state? The full checklist for making it official.

Find a DMV OfficeLocations, hours, and appointments near your new home.

DMV FormsEvery change-of-address form, all in one place.

A few more to knock out—no DMV required:

✓USPS mail forwarding—set up a forward at moversguide.usps.com (lasts up to 12 months).

✓Banks & credit cards—statements, replacement cards, and fraud alerts.

✓Employer & IRS—update HR for your tax forms; file IRS Form 8822.

✓Subscriptions & deliveries—prescriptions, memberships, and auto-ship orders.

Moving can change your car insurance rate.

Rates are partly based on your ZIP code—compare quotes for your new address.

Compare rates ›

Change of Address FAQs

How long do I have to change my address with the DMV?

Most states give you 10 to 30 days after a move to update your driver's license and vehicle registration. The exact window and fees vary by state, so check your state's page for the specifics.

Can I change my address with the DMV online?

In many states, yes. Address changes for your license or registration can often be done online, by mail, or in person. A handful of states still require an in-person or mailed form, and REAL ID changes may need an office visit.

Do I need to update the address on my car title too?

Your vehicle registration address must be current; the title itself usually does not need reprinting for an address change, but your registration and insurance records do. Update registration when you update your license.

What else should I update after moving besides the DMV?

Set up USPS mail forwarding, notify your car insurer (your rate is ZIP-based), confirm your voter registration carried over, and update banks, your employer, the IRS (Form 8822), and any subscriptions or deliveries.

Is there a fee to change my address with the DMV?

Many states let you change your address for free, while others charge a small fee, especially if a new license or registration card is issued. Your state's page lists the exact cost.

Georgia Voter Registration Address Change

If you're registered to vote in Georgia and you've recently moved, you must notify your county board of registrars by at least the fifth Monday before an election.

New Georgia Residents

If you're relocating to Georgia from out of state, you will need to transfer your out-of-state license and change your title and registration within 30 days of your arrival.

Fees to Change Your Address in Georgia

Driver's License and ID Card

You receive FREE address change for each valid term of your license or ID card, provided that it comes within at least 150 days before your renewal date.

If you change your address more than once during a term, or within those 150 days you are subject to the appropriate renewal fee:

NOTE: The GA DDS will apply a $5 discount to online transactions (if fees apply).

Vehicle Title and Registration

Accepted Payment Methods

The Georgia DDS accepts the following payment methods when updating your GA driver's license or ID card:

Contact your local Georgia DOR Motor Vehicle Division for accepted payment methods that are accepted when changing your address on your vehicle title and registration.

Changing Your Name in Georgia

You must report your change of name to the Georgia DDS within 60 days of making the change. This must be done in person at your local Georgia DDS office.

For more information on how to change the name on your GA driver's license, CDL, ID card, vehicle title, or registration card, read our page on Changing Your Name in Georgia.