Change your Texas driver's license address online, by mail, or in person at a DPS office

You can update your address on your Texas driver's license through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) website without visiting an office, as long as your license is not suspended or expired by more than two years. If you prefer to do it in person or your license falls outside those limits, you can visit a DPS driver license office. The fastest route is online if you are may be able to access — it takes minutes and costs nothing.

Texas does not require you to change your address before a specific important date, but doing it promptly keeps your license current and ensures official mail reaches you. If you move and do not update your address, traffic tickets, vehicle registration notices, and other documents will go to your old address.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your address online through the Texas DPS website if your license is valid and not expired by more than two years.
  • Online address changes are free and take a few minutes; you will receive a new license in the mail within 7 to 10 business days.
  • If you cannot use the online method, you can visit a DPS driver license office in person with proof of residency and your current license.
  • You can also mail a completed DL-43 form (Change of Address) to the DPS address listed on the form, though this takes longer than online or in-person options.
  • Proof of residency can be a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within the last 90 days showing your new address.

Changing your address online through the Texas DPS website

Go to the Texas DPS online services portal at dps.texas.gov and select the option to change your address. You will need your driver's license number, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and your date of birth. The system will verify your identity and ask you to confirm your current address and enter your new one.

This method works only if your license is currently valid and expired no more than two years ago. If your license is suspended, revoked, or expired by more than two years, you cannot use the online portal and must visit a DPS office or mail in a form instead.

Once you submit your new address online, you do not need to do anything else. The DPS will mail you a replacement license with your updated address within 7 to 10 business days. Your old license remains valid until the new one arrives.

Visiting a DPS driver license office in person

Bring your current driver's license, proof of your new address, and proof of identity. Proof of residency must be an original document (not a copy) dated within the last 90 days — a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, or bank statement all work. If your name on the proof does not match your license, bring a document showing the name change, such as a marriage certificate or court order.

You do not need an appointment at most DPS offices, but wait times vary. Check the DPS website for your local office location and hours before you go. Some offices are busier than others, so arriving early in the day or on a weekday may mean a shorter wait.

The fee for an address change at a DPS office is $0 — it is free. The office will issue you a new license on the spot or mail it to you, depending on the office's process. Ask the staff which option applies at your location.

Mailing a change of address form to the DPS

read or request the DL-43 form (process for a Duplicate Driver License or Change of Address) from the Texas DPS website or pick one up at any DPS office. Fill in your current information and your new address. You do not need to include payment — address changes are free.

Mail the completed form along with a copy of your proof of residency to the address listed on the form. The DPS processes mail-in requests more slowly than online or in-person changes; expect 2 to 3 weeks for processing plus mail delivery time. Your old license remains valid during this time.

Keep a copy of the form and proof of residency for your records in case the DPS does not receive your submission. If you do not receive your new license within four weeks, contact the DPS to confirm they received your form.

What counts as proof of residency in Texas

The document must show your name and new address, be dated within the last 90 days, and be an original (not a photocopy). Accepted documents include a utility bill (electric, gas, water, or internet), a lease or rental agreement, a mortgage statement, a bank or credit card statement, a homeowners or renters insurance policy, or a property tax bill.

If you recently moved and do not yet have a utility bill or lease in your name at the new address, ask your landlord or utility company for a letter on official letterhead confirming your move-in date and address. Some DPS offices will accept this as temporary proof while you wait for official documents to arrive.

When you need to update your address but your license is suspended or expired

If your license is suspended, you cannot change your address online or at a DPS office without first resolving the suspension. Contact the DPS or the agency that suspended your license (often the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for unpaid tickets or child support) to find out what you need to do to lift the suspension.

If your license expired more than two years ago, you cannot use the online method and must visit a DPS office in person or mail in a form. At the office, staff can update your address and handle the license renewal at the same time. Bring proof of residency, proof of identity, and proof of Social Security number (a Social Security card, W-2, or tax return).

How long it takes to receive your new license

Online address changes result in a new license mailed to you within 7 to 10 business days. In-person changes at a DPS office may issue a license on the spot or mail it to you — ask the staff which applies at your location. Mail-in forms take 2 to 3 weeks for DPS processing plus mail delivery time, so plan for 3 to 4 weeks total.

Your current license remains valid for driving and identification purposes while you wait for the new one. Once your new license arrives, destroy or recycle your old one to prevent confusion or misuse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to change my address on my driver's license when I move?

Texas does not legally require you to change your address by a specific date, but it is a good idea to do so promptly. If you do not update it, official mail from the DPS, courts, and other agencies will go to your old address, and you may miss important notices about tickets, registration renewals, or license suspensions.

Can I change my address if my license is expired?

If your license expired less than two years ago, you can change your address online. If it expired more than two years ago, you must visit a DPS office in person or mail in a form. At the office, you can update your address and renew your license at the same time.

What if I do not have a utility bill or lease to prove my new address?

A bank statement, credit card statement, mortgage statement, or property tax bill dated within the last 90 days also works. If you just moved and do not have any of these yet, ask your landlord or utility company for a letter on official letterhead confirming your move-in date and address.

How much does it cost to change my address on my Texas driver's license?

Changing your address is free whether you do it online, in person, or by mail. There is no fee for an address change on its own. If you also renew your license at the same time, you will pay the renewal fee, which varies based on your license type and validity period.

Can I change my address if my license is suspended?

No. You must resolve the suspension first by contacting the DPS or the agency that suspended your license. Once the suspension is lifted, you can change your address online, in person, or by mail.