Change of Address in Maryland
Change of Address in Maryland
Changing your address with Maryland isn't optional after a move. The steps below cover your license, registration, and any title address update Maryland requires—including deadlines, online vs. office routes, and fees when Maryland publishes them. Start there, then work the rest-of-your-move checklist.
How to change your address in Maryland
SUMMARY: How to Change Your Address in Maryland
If you've changed your address you'll need to visit update your MD driver's license either online, by mail, by phone, or in person. To change your address on your vehicle registration and title, you'll need to submit your request either online, by mail, or in person to the MVA.
Continue reading this page for instructions on how to change your address on your Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) documents.
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.
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.
Change of Address FAQs
MD Driver's License/ID Card Address Change
If you moved to a new address within Maryland, you'll need to notify the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) within 30 days.
You may change your address on your Maryland driver's license/permit or ID card online, by mail, by phone, or in person at your local MD MVA branch office. If you are changing your address on your commercial driver's license, see the “Maryland CDL Address Change" section below.
Once you've changed your address, the Maryland MVA will mail you a “Correction Attachment Card" to carry with your original Maryland driver's license, permit or ID card.
NOTE: You will not receive an updated MD driver's license or ID card showing your new address. To replace your MD driver's license or ID card with an updated version, follow the instructions on our Replacing a Lost License in Maryland page.
Find all the information you need to finish your moving requirements with the DMV.
Online
To change your MD driver's license, learner's permit, or ID card address online, visit the MD MVA FastTrack System and provide your:
- Maryland driver's license/permit or ID card number.
- Date of birth.
By Mail
To change your address on your MD driver's license/permit or ID card by mail, you must:
- Complete the Change of Address (FormVR-154).
- You can have the form mailed to you by calling the MVA Customer Service Center at (410) 768-7000.
- Mail the completed form to:
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
By Phone
To change your address on your Maryland driver's license, learner's permit, or ID card by phone, contact the Maryland MVA Customer Service Center at (410) 768-7000.
In Person
To change your MD driver's license/permit or ID card in person, visit your local full-service MD MVA branch office or an MVA-approved tag and title service (fees may apply).
You must:
- Complete the Change of Address (FormVR-154).
- You can have the form mailed to you by calling the MVA Customer Service Center at (410) 768-7000 or picking one up at the MD MVA office.
Maryland CDL Address Change
You must obtain a corrected commercial driver's license (CDL) within 30 days if you move in Maryland.
You can either:
- Replace your Maryland CDL immediately.
OR
- Change your address when you renew it.
Replace Your Maryland CDL
To replace your Maryland CDL with an updated card showing your new address, visit a full-service MD MVA office in person.
Follow the same Maryland CDL replacement process described on our Replacing a Lost CDL in Maryland page.
A replacement MD commercial driver's license will cost you $30.
Renew Your Maryland CDL
To change your address when you renew you Maryland CDL, see our page on Renewing Your CDL in Maryland. You must visit a MD full-service MVA office in person.
Vehicle Registration or Title Address Change
The Maryland MVA requires you to change the address on your vehicle registration and title within 30 days of moving.
You can change your address on your MD vehicle title and registration online, by mail, by phone, or in person at your local MD MVA branch office.
The MD MVA will send you an “address correction card" which you should attach to your registration card. If you'd like a replacement registration card instead, follow the steps on our Replacing a Lost Registration in Maryland page.
You must surrender your current Maryland certificate of title IN PERSON OR BY MAIL before the MD MVA will issue you an updated title with your new address.
Online
You cannot change your address online if you:
- Use a P.O. Box.
- Have a CDL license.
OR
- Need to update a business address.
To make a change of address on your Maryland vehicle title or registration card online, use the Maryland MVA FastTrack System.
By Mail
To change your address on your Maryland vehicle title or registration card by mail:
- Complete the Change of Address form (VR-154).
- You can have the form mailed to you by contacting the MVA Customer Service Center at (410) 768-7000.
- Mail the completed form to:
Glen Burnie, MD 21062
By Phone
To change your address on your Maryland vehicle title or registration card by phone, contact the MVA Customer Service Center at (410) 768-7000.
In Person
To change your address on your MD vehicle title or registration in person, visit a MD MVA office in person and bring:
- A completed Application for Maryland Change of Address (Form VR-154).
- Your Maryland certificate of title.
- Your Maryland registration card.
MD Voter Registration Address Change
If you're moving within Maryland and registered to vote, you must update your voter registration with your county board of elections.
You can change your Maryland voter registration information either online, by mail, or in person.
For information on how to register to vote in Maryland, visit our Voter Registration in Maryland page.
Online
To change your address on your voter registration online, visit the Maryland State Board of Elections Voter Registration website. You must provide personal information, including your:
- Full name.
- Date of birth.
- Gender.
- MD driver's license or ID card number and issue date.
- Last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
By Mail or In Person
To change your voter registration address by mail or in person, complete the Maryland Voter Registration Application form and either:
- Take it to your local County Board of Elections office.
OR
- Mail it to:
- Maryland
P.O. Box 6486
Annapolis, MD 21401
New Maryland Residents
If you recently moved to Maryland and need to change your address over to the state, you will need to apply for a driver's license, and register and title your vehicle.
For help with these tasks, please visit the following pages:
- Apply for a MD Driver's License (Adults 18+)
- Apply for a MD Driver's License (Teens)
- Vehicle Registration in Maryland
- Title Transfers
You may also need to obtain a driving record from your previous state DMV, or a MD car insurance quote.
Change Your Name with the Maryland MVA
In Maryland, you must notify the MD MVA within 30 days of changing your name.
For more information about changing your name on your MD driver's license/ID, vehicle registration, and title, visit our Changing Your Name in Maryland page.
