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drivers license address change georgia - GA

Recently moved and need to change the address that appears on your license? The Georgia Department of Driver Services will allow you to perform an address update on your drivers license either online or by visiting a DDS Customer Service Center in person. Make sure to bring the appropriate documents when showing up in person. You'll also need to meet all of the guidelines below. 

How to Change the Address on Your Georgia Drivers License

You must notify the GA DDS of your new address, no later than sixty (60) days from the date of the change. In this page, you'll learn about the two different ways in which to perform the update. You may visit a local DDS Customer Service Center, or proceed by using the online change of address service. Both methods have their own rules and regulations that you must follow. Let's discuss those methods below:

Online

Some people are eligible to change their Georgia's license address online. You must meet the following qualifications:

Requirements for Online Address Change

  • This is only allowed for regular non commercial licenses.
  • If there are less than one hundred and fifty (150) days left before your license expires, you will not be allowed to change your address. Instead you must file for a renewal. During the online Georgia license renewal process, you'll be allowed to change your address. 
  • You must be a resident of the state of Georgia.
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Your new address needs to be in the USPS (United States Postal Service) database.
  • Your new address will be compared with that of the USPS. Your update with the U.S. Postal Service should have occurred less than four (4) years ago. If it was older than 4 years, you will be denied when using the online service.
  • The address on your existing drivers license will be cross referenced with the last known address from the USPS.  
  • Your vision must pass the requirements for that of a new license applicant.
    • One eye must be 20/60 and you must have a field of vision of one hundred and forty (140) degrees.
    • If your vision is not up to these minimum standards, you will be required to complete the DS-274.pdf Vision Report.  

Steps

https://online.dds.ga.gov/OnlineServices/AddressChangeIntro.aspx

  1. Begin Here to CHANGE THE ADDRESS ONLINE (https://online.dds.ga.gov/OnlineServices/AddressChangeIntro.aspx) on your Georgia Drivers License.
  2. You'll be required to create a free online account.
  3. There is no cost to have your address updated once during the cycle of your license. Any additional address changes must be done by renewing your GA drivers license, and paying the renewal fee. To pay the renewal fee, you may use a valid credit card.
  4. Your new license will be sent via mail and will arrive between two (2) and three (3) weeks. 
  5. If the online service denies your online request, you'll receive an email with the reason. 


Note: For any difficulties using the online page, or if more than 3 weeks have passed since you updated your address, please write or call the DDS: 

Online: Login to your DDS Account
Phone: Call the Georgia DDS at (678) 413-8400

In Person

  1. Prepare to show your identification documents. These are required. See below for a complete list.
  2. Please visit a local DDS Customer Service Center (www.dds.ga.gov/locations/locationlist.aspx) near you.
  3. Check the Wait Times (www.dds.ga.gov/cscwaittimes/) before going to avoid spending unnecessary time in line.  

Fee

There is no cost to update your license one (1) time during the duration of your license. There is a fee, if fewer than one hundred and fifty (150) days remain before the expiration of your drivers license. If this is the case and your license is expiring in 150 days, you cannot update your address. You must apply for your GA license renewal and pay the renewal fee. Verify your current expiration date by looking at the front part of your card.

Documents When Appearing In Person

Beginning July 1, 2012, DDS implemented Secure ID (resulting from Federal requirements of the Real ID Act), which requires customers to provide two (2) documents proving residential address, when visiting a Customer Service Center (CSC). However, if a customer currently holds a Secure DL/ID, only one (1) document is needed to prove residency.

For a list of acceptable documents proving residential address, please click here or refer to the list below:

Proof of Residential Address (You must present 2 of the following unless otherwise noted):

However, if a customer currently holds a Secure DL/ID, only one (1) document is needed to prove residency.

IMPORTANT:

  1. The two (2) documents must be from separate/independent sources. For example, a bank account statement for two differing statement periods is not acceptable.
  2. In addition to the document showing your current residential address, it must also show your name.
  3. Customers may redact or cross-out account balances and/or account numbers from documents presented as proof of residency.
  • Utility bill issued within the last sixty (60) days for services installed at your residential address (ex. water, sewer, gas, electricity, cable/satellite TV, internet, telephone/cell phone, or garbage collection)
  • Financial statement for bank/credit union account, investment account, credit card account, or loan/credit financing issued within the last sixty (60) days
  • Current, valid rental contract/agreement and/or rent payment receipts issued within the last sixty (60) days (includes rental agreement/leases for a home, apartment, mobile home, dorm, extended stay motel, retirement/assisted living home, and letter from a shelter)
  • Employer verification, including, but not limited to, one of the following:
    • Paycheck or paycheck stub
    • Letter from your employer on company letterhead
    • W-2 for current or preceding calendar year
    • Military orders
  • For minors and dependents, unexpired GA driver’s license, permit, or ID card issued to parent, guardian, or spouse residing in same household; For dependent parents, unexpired GA driver’s license, permit, or ID card issued to a relative residing in the same household
  • Health insurance statement or explanation of benefits (EOB) for claim or a health care bill/invoice
  • State of Georgia or Federal income tax return or refund check for current or preceding calendar year
  • Social Security documentation including Social Security Annual Statement for current or preceding calendar year, Numident record, or Social Security check. For more information, please go to www.ssa.gov/mystatement/
  • Statements for Federal, State, and Local assistance programs including Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment insurance claims, or WIC
  • School record or transcript, report card, student loan application, or form DS-1 for current or preceding calendar year
  • Homeowners insurance policy or premium bill for current or preceding calendar year
  • Mortgage, payment coupon, deed, escrow statement or property tax bill for current or preceding calendar year
  • Voter Registration Card
  • Auto-Insurance Policy with Applicant’s name and address
  • Auto-Registration with Applicant’s name and address
  • Unexpired TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
  • Unexpired Firearms License (Gun Permit)
  • Unexpired Merchant Marine License
  • I-797A
  • I-797C
  • Other Documents issued by the Federal/State/Municipal Government
  • Refugee Address Verification Affidavit (DS-20) – a second document for verification of residency is notrequired with this document
  • Dept of Corrections Residency Verification Form (DS-752) – a second document for verification of residency isnot required with this document
  • Georgia or Federal Income Tax Return or Refund Check for the current or preceding calendar year
  • Correspondence from DDS

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