Change your Georgia address online, by mail, or in person at a DDS office

Georgia lets you change your driver's license address without getting a new license card. You can do this online through the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) website, by mail, or by visiting a DDS office in person. The online method is fastest — it takes a few minutes and costs nothing. If you choose mail or in-person, you'll need to bring proof of your new address.

Your address change takes effect when ready if you do it online. If you mail in a form or visit an office, the DDS will process it within a few business days. Your physical license card will still show your old address until you renew it, but your record in the DDS system will be current.

Key Takeaways

  • The fastest way to change your address is online at the Georgia DDS website, which costs nothing and takes a few minutes.
  • If you change your address online, your record updates when ready, even though your physical card still shows the old address.
  • By mail or in person, you'll need to show proof of your new address, such as a utility bill, lease, or mortgage statement.
  • Your physical license card will display your old address until you renew it, but law enforcement can see your current address in the system.

Change your address online through the Georgia DDS website

Go to the Georgia DDS website and log into your account using your driver's license number and date of birth. Once you're logged in, select the option to update your address. Enter your new street address, city, state, and ZIP code. Review the information for accuracy, then submit.

You do not need to upload documents or pay a fee for an online address change. Your new address will be recorded in the DDS system right away. You'll receive a confirmation on screen, and some users report receiving an email confirmation as well, though this is not may provide.

Change your address by mail

read the DDS Change of Address form from the Georgia DDS website, or call the DDS at 678-413-8400 to request one by mail. Fill out the form with your name, driver's license number, old address, and new address. Attach a copy of one document that shows your new address — a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, or bank statement all work.

Mail the completed form and proof of address to the address listed on the form. Processing takes five to ten business days. You will not receive a confirmation letter; your address will straightforward update in the system. If you want to confirm the change went through, you can log into your DDS account online or call 678-413-8400.

Change your address in person at a DDS office

Visit any DDS office in Georgia with your current driver's license and one document showing your new address. Bring the original document or a certified copy — a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement. The DDS office staff will update your address on the spot, and you'll receive a receipt.

DDS offices are open Monday through Friday, with hours that vary by location. You do not need an appointment for an address change, but wait times can be long during peak hours. Check the Georgia DDS website to find the office nearest you and see current wait times before you go.

What documents count as proof of your new address

The Georgia DDS accepts these documents as proof of your new address: a current utility bill (electric, gas, water, or internet), a lease or rental agreement, a mortgage statement, a bank or credit card statement, a property tax bill, or a homeowner's or renter's insurance policy. The document must show your name and your new address, and it must be dated within the last 60 days.

If you've just moved and don't have a recent document in your name yet, some DDS offices will accept a notarized letter from your landlord or a utility company confirmation letter. Call your local DDS office before you visit to ask what they will accept in your situation.

Your physical license card versus your DDS record

When you change your address with the DDS, your record in their system updates right away (if you do it online) or within a few business days (if you mail or visit in person). However, your physical driver's license card will still print your old address until you renew your license. This is normal and does not cause problems.

When a police officer or anyone else checks your license, they can see your current address in the DDS system, not just what's printed on the card. Your old address on the card itself is not a legal issue. You only get a new card with your new address printed on it when you renew your license at the end of its validity period.

When you need to renew your license instead

If your Georgia driver's license is expiring within the next 30 days, you should renew it instead of just changing your address. A renewal gives you a new card with your new address printed on it. You can renew online, by mail, or in person at a DDS office — the same methods available for an address change.

If your license has already expired, you cannot straightforward change the address; you must renew. An expired license is not valid for identification or driving, even if you update the address in the system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my address if I'm moving out of state?

No. If you're moving to another state, you do not need to update your Georgia address. When you move, you'll eventually need to get a driver's license from your new state. You can do that whenever you're ready — there's no important date — but you do not have to notify Georgia first.

Will my insurance company know about my address change?

No. Changing your address with the Georgia DDS does not automatically tell your car insurance company. You must contact your insurance company separately to update your address. Failing to do so could affect your coverage or rates, so reach out to them as soon as you move.

Can I change my address if my license is suspended or revoked?

Yes. You can change your address even if your license is suspended or revoked. The address change does not affect the suspension or revocation status. However, you cannot drive legally until your license is reinstated, regardless of whether your address is current.

How long does an online address change take to show up in the system?

An online address change is recorded when ready. If you log out and log back in, you should see your new address right away. Law enforcement and other agencies that check the DDS system will see your updated address when ready as well.

What if I move again before my license expires?

You can change your address as many times as you need to. There is no limit on how often you can update it. Use the same method — online, by mail, or in person — each time you move.