Where to change your address and what you'll need

You can change your address on your Florida driver's license in person at any Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) office, or online through the Florida DHSMV website if you're renewing or have a valid license. The online option is faster — it takes about 10 minutes and costs nothing — but it only works if your license hasn't expired and you're not changing your name or other details beyond the address.

For an in-person visit, bring your current driver's license and proof of your new address. Proof of address can be a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, or government mail dated within the last 60 days. You don't need to bring anything else unless you're also renewing your license or changing other information.

If you're changing your address at the same time you renew your license, the process is the same — you'll update the address during renewal, whether online or in person. The renewal fee is $75 for an eight-year license (or $25 for a four-year license if you're over 79), and that covers the address change at no extra cost.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your address online through the Florida DHSMV website in about 10 minutes at no cost, as long as your license is still valid and you're not changing your name.
  • In-person address changes at any DHSMV office require your current license and proof of your new address dated within the last 60 days.
  • If you're renewing your license at the same time, the $75 renewal fee covers the address update with no additional charge.
  • DHSMV offices are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours, and wait times vary by location — calling ahead can help you plan.

Online address changes through the DHSMV website

The Florida DHSMV website has a dedicated section for address changes that works if your license is current and you're only updating where you live. Go to the DHSMV homepage, find the "Change of Address" link under driver's license services, and log in with your driver's license number and date of birth. You'll enter your new address, review the information, and submit. The system confirms the change when ready, and you don't receive a new physical card — your current license remains valid with the old address printed on it until it expires.

This online method is free and takes about 10 minutes. However, it won't work if your license has expired, if you're also changing your name, or if you need to update other information like height or eye color. In those cases, you'll need to visit an office in person.

In-person address changes at DHSMV offices

Walk into any DHSMV office with your current license and proof of your new address. The staff will verify your information, update the address in the system, and you'll walk out with the change recorded. Like the online method, you won't receive a new card — the address change is recorded in the system, and your current license remains valid.

DHSMV offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some locations offering extended hours. Wait times range from 15 minutes to over an hour depending on the office and time of day. You can find your nearest office and check current wait times on the DHSMV website. Calling ahead is not required, but some offices allow you to reserve a time slot online, which can save you time.

What counts as proof of your new address

Florida accepts several documents as proof of address, and they must be dated within the last 60 days. A utility bill (electric, gas, water, or internet) is the most common choice. A lease agreement or mortgage statement works if it shows your name and new address. Government mail — such as a tax bill, voter registration card, or court document — also counts. Some people use a bank or credit card statement, though DHSMV prefers utility bills or official documents.

The document must show your full name and the address you're claiming. If you just moved and don't have a bill in your name yet, a lease agreement signed by you and your landlord is usually the fastest option. If you're staying with family or friends temporarily and don't have a document in your name, ask the property owner for a notarized letter stating you live there — DHSMV will accept this in some cases, though policies vary by office.

When you need to renew your license at the same time

If your license is expiring soon or has already expired, you'll renew it instead of just changing the address. The renewal process includes the address update at no extra cost. You can renew online if your license expired less than six months ago and you're not changing your name or other details. The online renewal costs $75 for an eight-year license and takes about 10 minutes.

If your license expired more than six months ago, or if you're changing your name or other information, you'll need to renew in person at a DHSMV office. Bring your current (expired) license, proof of your new address, and your Social Security card or a document showing your Social Security number. The renewal fee is $75 for eight years or $25 for four years if you're over 79. You'll receive a new physical card in the mail within 7 to 10 business days.

Address changes for commercial driver's licenses (CDL)

If you hold a commercial driver's license, you must change your address in person at a DHSMV office — there is no online option for CDL holders. Bring your current CDL, proof of your new address, and your Social Security card. The address change is free and takes about 15 minutes. Like standard licenses, you won't receive a new card; the change is recorded in the system.

If your CDL is expiring within the next 90 days, you should renew at the same time you change your address. CDL renewal requires an in-person visit, a medical examination form (MCSA-5875), and a fee of $75 for eight years. You'll receive your new card in the mail within 7 to 10 business days.

What happens after you change your address

Once you change your address online or in person, the update is recorded in the Florida DHSMV system when ready. Your current physical license card still shows your old address — you don't receive a new card just for an address change. The system knows your new address, and law enforcement can see it when they scan your license. If you're pulled over or need to show your license, the officer will see your updated address in the system.

If you want a new card with your new address printed on it, you'll need to renew your license. You can renew online if your license is still valid and not expiring for at least six months, or you can renew in person at any DHSMV office. Renewal costs $75 for eight years and takes about 10 minutes online or 15 to 30 minutes in person.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a new driver's license card when I change my address?

No. An address-only change is recorded in the system but doesn't produce a new physical card. Your current license remains valid with the old address printed on it. If you want a card with your new address, you'll need to renew your license, which costs $75 for eight years.

Can I change my address if my license has expired?

No, not online. If your license is expired, you must renew it in person at a DHSMV office. Renewal includes the address change and costs $75 for eight years. You'll receive a new card in the mail within 7 to 10 business days.

How long does it take to change my address online?

About 10 minutes. The change is recorded in the system when ready, and you don't need to wait for anything in the mail. The online option only works if your license is current and you're not changing your name or other details.

What if I don't have a utility bill to prove my new address?

A lease agreement, mortgage statement, or government mail dated within the last 60 days also works. If you just moved and don't have a document in your name yet, ask your landlord or property owner for a notarized letter stating you live there — DHSMV will accept this in some cases, though policies vary by office.

Can I change my address by mail or phone?

No. Florida only allows address changes online (if your license is valid) or in person at a DHSMV office. You cannot change your address by mail or phone.