Address Change FAQs

Changing your address on your Georgia Driver's license or ID FAQs.

DDS is strengthening its protocols for address changes that do not occur in person to curtail fraudsters who try to take advantage of online processes.

  1. Create an online account then use the secure integrated Video Verification.
  2. Create an online account then call the dedicated DDS customer service number (678)-413-8858 to conduct a secure video verification during our business hours Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm.
  3. Visit your choice of DDS Customer Service Centers, bring one document with the new address on it, and be prepared to take a photo.

If you are New to Georgia, you should transfer/renew your Out of State License within 30 days of moving to Georgia. If you are an existing Georgia driver, you have 60 days to change your address.

No. Federal law requires all CDL transactions to be done in person. Note: Drivers holding multiple documents may surrender their CDL to conduct an address change on other documents.

The first address/name change during a renewal period is free. You must have more than 6 months left on your license to qualify. To change your address a second time or subsequent time, you must renew your license and extend your term. You will be required to pay the renewal fees. Drivers with multiple documents are required to change their address/name on all documents or surrender any documents they do not wish to change.

No, all Non-US citizen must come into a Customer Service Center for all driver’s license/permit/ID card transactions.

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If you do not have a Real ID driver’s license or ID, you will need to follow the instructions for renewing in person at any local Customer Service Center (CSC).

No, however, if eligible you can obtain an ID card or limited permit with your new address.

a) Yes, your P.O. Box can be used as your mailing address. Please note a verifiable Residential Address must be provided for your records. b) The P.O. Box can be printed on a regular license/id and mailed to the P.O. Box but you must request that your P.O. Box be printed on your regular license/id. The Residential address is the default address. c) A P.O. Box cannot be printed on a CDL but your card can be mailed to the P.O. Box you provide. The Residential Address will print on your CDL document. View Real ID Documents for a list of documents to prove residential address.

Yes, checks are accepted as proof of residency as long as your full name and address is listed on it.

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