The fastest way to change your address in Georgia

You can update your Georgia driver's license address online through the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) website, by mail, or in person at a DDS office. The online method takes about 10 minutes and costs nothing if your license is not expiring within 60 days. If it is expiring soon, you will need to renew at the same time, which adds a fee and requires an in-person visit.

Start by checking your license expiration date. If you have more than 60 days left, you can change your address alone. If you have 60 days or fewer, Georgia requires you to renew your license at the same time you update your address, and that must happen in person at a DDS office.

Key Takeaways

  • Georgia lets you change your address online for free if your license expires more than 60 days away, but you will need your driver's license number and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
  • If your license expires within 60 days, you must renew in person at a DDS office and cannot change your address online alone.
  • Mailing in a change-of-address form takes two to three weeks and requires a completed form and a copy of your new address proof.
  • In-person visits at any DDS office take about 30 minutes and work whether your license is expiring soon or not.
  • You do not need to bring your physical license to change your address online, but you do need it for in-person or mail requests.

Changing your address online

Go to the Georgia DDS website and look for the "Change of Address" option under driver's license services. You will need your current Georgia driver's license number, your date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. The system will ask you to enter your new address and confirm it.

Once you submit the change online, Georgia mails you a replacement license with your new address within 7 to 10 business days. You do not pay a fee for this replacement. Your old license remains valid until the new one arrives, so you can use it for identification in the meantime.

The online option is only available if your license does not expire within the next 60 days. If it does, you will see a message telling you to renew instead, and you will need to visit a DDS office in person.

Changing your address by mail

read the "process for Georgia Driver's License or Learner's Permit" form (form DL 43) from the Georgia DDS website. Fill in Section 2 with your new address. You will also need to include a document that shows your new address — a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement all work, as long as it is dated within the last 60 days.

Mail the completed form and your address proof to the Georgia Department of Driver Services at the address listed on the form. Include a copy of your current driver's license (front and back). Do not send your original license; Georgia will not return it. Mail processing takes two to three weeks, and you will receive your replacement license by mail.

There is no fee for a change-of-address replacement. However, if your license expires within 60 days of when you mail the form, Georgia may require you to renew instead, which adds a renewal fee. Call the DDS customer service line before mailing to confirm whether renewal is necessary.

Changing your address in person at a DDS office

Visit any Georgia DDS office with your current driver's license and a document showing your new address (utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within the last 60 days). Tell the staff member you need to update your address. They will take your information, take a new photo if required, and process the change on the spot.

In-person visits take about 30 minutes, though wait times vary by location and time of day. There is no fee for a change-of-address replacement. You will receive your new license with your updated address when ready or within a few days, depending on whether the office prints licenses on-site.

This method works whether your license is expiring soon or not. If your license expires within 60 days, an in-person visit is your only option for changing your address without renewing at the same time.

What counts as proof of your new address

Georgia accepts these documents as proof of address: a utility bill (electric, gas, water, or internet), a lease or rental agreement, a mortgage statement, a bank or credit card statement, a government-issued document with your name and address, or a property tax bill. The document must show your name and your new address, and it must be dated within the last 60 days.

If you do not have any of these documents yet — for example, if you just moved and your utilities have not been set up in your name — you can use a signed letter from your landlord or property manager on their letterhead, stating your name, the property address, and the move-in date. Some DDS offices also accept a notarized statement of residency if you explain your situation.

If your license expires within 60 days

Georgia does not let you change your address online if your license expires in 60 days or fewer. You must renew your license and update your address at the same time, and this must happen in person at a DDS office.

Bring your current driver's license, proof of your new address (dated within the last 60 days), and your Social Security card or a document showing your Social Security number. You will also need proof of your date of birth if it is not on your license. A renewal with a simultaneous address change costs the same as a regular renewal — currently $32 for an eight-year license or $20 for a five-year license, though fees change periodically.

You will receive your new license when ready or within a few days, depending on whether the office prints on-site. If the office does not print on-site, they will mail it to your new address within 7 to 10 business days.

How long the process takes

Online changes are the fastest: your new license arrives by mail within 7 to 10 business days, and there is no fee. Mail-in changes take two to three weeks from the date Georgia receives your form. In-person changes are when ready if the DDS office prints licenses on-site, or 7 to 10 business days by mail if they do not.

If you need to use your license for identification before your new one arrives, your old license remains valid. You can show both your old license and a piece of mail with your new address if someone questions the mismatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. You cannot update your address on a suspended or revoked license. You must first resolve the suspension or revocation with Georgia DDS, then update your address. Contact the DDS customer service line to find out what you need to do to clear the suspension.

Do I need to bring my physical license to change my address online?

No. You only need your license number, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. You do not need to have the card in front of you, though having it nearby makes it easier to find your license number.

What if I moved out of state but still have a Georgia license?

You can update your address to an out-of-state address online or by mail using the same process. However, Georgia recommends that you get a license from your new state instead, since you are now a resident there. Check your new state's requirements for when you must switch.

Will changing my address affect my driving record or insurance?

Changing your address does not affect your driving record. Your insurance company may need to know about your address change, so contact them separately to update your policy. Some insurers adjust rates based on location, so notifying them promptly is important.

Can someone else change my address for me?

No. Georgia requires the license holder to request the address change themselves. You cannot authorize someone else to do it online, by mail, or in person. You must handle it yourself or visit a DDS office in person.