You can change your address with the Texas Department of Public Safety online, by mail, or in person at a driver license office

The fastest way is online through the Texas DPS website if your license is current and you have not changed your name. You enter your driver license number, personal details, and new address, then pay a $11 fee. The updated license arrives by mail in about two weeks.

If your license has expired, you cannot use the online method—you must renew it at the same time you change your address. If you have changed your name since your license was issued, you also need to go in person or mail documents. The in-person route takes one visit but no wait time if you use the appointment system; the mail route takes longer but works from home.

Key Takeaways

  • Online address changes cost $11 and take about two weeks if your license is current and your name has not changed.
  • Expired licenses cannot be updated online—you must renew the license itself, which costs more and requires an in-person visit or mailed documents.
  • Name changes require proof documents and an in-person visit or mailed process, even if your license is current.
  • Texas DPS accepts appointments at most driver license offices, which eliminates waiting in line.
  • Your vehicle registration address does not automatically update when you change your driver license address—you must handle registration separately.

Online address change through the Texas DPS website

Go to the Texas Department of Public Safety website and select "Change Address Online." You will need your driver license number, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and your date of birth. Enter your new address and review it for accuracy before paying the $11 fee by credit or debit card.

After you submit, you receive a confirmation number. Your updated license is mailed to your new address and arrives in approximately two weeks. You can continue using your old license until the new one arrives. This method works only if your current license has not expired and your name is exactly as it appears on your license.

In-person address change at a driver license office

Visit any Texas driver license office with your current driver license and proof of your new address. Acceptable proof includes a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within the last 90 days and showing your new address. You do not need to bring anything else if your name has not changed and your license is current.

Book an appointment through the Texas DPS website to avoid waiting. Walk-ins are accepted but may have longer wait times depending on the office. The fee is $11, paid at the office by cash, check, or card. Your updated license is printed on site and you leave with it the same day.

Mailed address change with documents

Complete form DL-43 (Change of Address) and mail it to the Texas Department of Public Safety with a copy of your current driver license and proof of your new address. Proof can be a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within 90 days. Include a check or money order for $11 made payable to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Mail the packet to: Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division, P.O. Box 15731, Austin, TX 78761-5731. Processing takes two to four weeks from the date received. Your updated license is mailed to your new address. Keep a copy of form DL-43 and your proof of address for your records.

Address changes when your license has expired

An expired license cannot be updated online. You must renew your license and change your address at the same time. This requires an in-person visit or a mailed process with documents.

For in-person renewal with address change, visit a driver license office with your expired license, proof of identity (passport, birth certificate, or military ID), proof of residency (utility bill, lease, or mortgage statement dated within 90 days), and your Social Security card or a document showing your number. The renewal fee is $33 for a four-year license or $66 for an eight-year license, plus the $11 address change fee. You receive your new license on site.

For mailed renewal, complete form DL-44 (process for Texas Driver License) and form DL-43 (Change of Address), then mail them with copies of your identity and residency documents and a check or money order for the total fees. Processing takes four to six weeks.

Address changes when your name has changed

If you have changed your name since your license was issued—through marriage, divorce, court order, or other legal change—you cannot update your address online. You must visit a driver license office in person or mail an process with legal documents proving the name change.

For an in-person visit, bring your current driver license, a document proving your legal name change (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order), proof of identity, proof of residency, and your Social Security card or document showing your number. The fee is $11 for the address change only if your license is current and not expiring soon. If your license is expiring within 60 days, you may be required to renew it at the same time, which adds the renewal fee.

For a mailed process, complete form DL-43 and include copies of your current license, name change document, identity proof, and residency proof. Mail to the address listed above with a check or money order for $11. Processing takes two to four weeks.

What happens to your vehicle registration when you change your driver license address

Your vehicle registration address does not change automatically when you update your driver license. You must handle vehicle registration separately through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Your registration renewal notice will be mailed to your old address unless you update it.

Update your vehicle registration address online through the Texas DMV website, by mail, or at a county tax assessor-collector office. This is a separate transaction from your driver license change and may have its own fee depending on the method you choose. Do this as soon as you change your address to may support you receive renewal notices and registration documents at your new location.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get my updated license after I change my address online?

Your updated license is mailed to your new address and typically arrives within two weeks. You can continue using your old license until the new one arrives. If more than three weeks have passed, contact the Texas DPS to check the status.

Can I change my address at the same time I renew my license?

Yes. If you are renewing in person, tell the staff member you also need an address change and bring proof of your new address. If you are renewing by mail, complete both the renewal form and the address change form and mail them together. There is a separate $11 fee for the address change.

What counts as proof of my new address?

Acceptable documents include a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within the last 90 days and showing your new address. The document must have your name and the address you are claiming. A cell phone bill or credit card statement does not count.

Do I need an appointment to change my address in person?

Appointments are not required but are strongly recommended. You can book one through the Texas DPS website for most driver license offices. Walk-ins are accepted but may wait longer, especially during busy times like lunch hours and late afternoons.

What if I moved out of state—do I still need to update my Texas license address?

If you have moved permanently out of Texas, you should obtain a driver license from your new state instead of updating your Texas address. If you are keeping your Texas license while living elsewhere temporarily, you can update your address to your out-of-state location using any of the methods described here.