Change Your Address Online, by Mail, or In Person

You can change your Georgia driver license address without renewing your license. The fastest way is online through the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) website if you have a valid email and your current license number. If you prefer not to use the online system, you can mail a form to DDS or visit a driver services office in person — both take longer but work just as well.

Georgia does not charge a fee to update your address on an existing license. The process takes a few minutes online, or one to two weeks by mail depending on processing time.

Key Takeaways

  • The online method through the Georgia DDS website is the fastest option and requires only your license number, email, and new address.
  • If you mail your request, you will need to send a completed form along with proof of your new address to the DDS office.
  • Visiting a driver services office in person lets you update your address when ready and receive a new license card on the spot.
  • You do not need to renew your license to change your address — the update is separate and free.
  • Proof of your new address typically means a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or government mail dated within the last 60 days.

Update Your Address Online

Go to the Georgia DDS website and look for the address change option in the online services section. You will need your current driver license number, your date of birth, and a valid email address. The system will ask you to enter your new address and confirm it.

After you submit the form online, DDS will mail you a new license card with your updated address. This usually arrives within one to two weeks. Your old license remains valid until the new card arrives, so you do not need to do anything else while you wait.

Mail Your Address Change to DDS

read or request the address change form from the Georgia DDS website. The form is called the process for Duplicate Driver License or ID Card, and you can print it from their site or pick one up at any driver services office.

Fill in the form with your new address and sign it. Attach a copy of proof of your new address — this can be a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, or any government mail (like a tax document or voter registration card) dated within the last 60 days. Mail the completed form and proof to the address listed on the DDS website.

Processing by mail takes two to four weeks from the date DDS receives your envelope. Send your form certified mail or regular mail — either works, though certified mail gives you a receipt showing it arrived.

Update Your Address In Person at a Driver Services Office

Find your nearest Georgia driver services office using the DDS office locator on their website. Bring your current driver license and one document proving your new address (utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or recent government mail dated within 60 days).

Walk in during office hours — most offices do not require an appointment for address changes. Tell the staff member you want to update your address. They will verify your information, take a new photo if needed, and issue you a new license card on the spot. The whole process usually takes 15 to 30 minutes.

What Counts as Proof of Your New Address

Georgia accepts several documents as proof of address. The document must show your name and new address, and it must be dated within the last 60 days. Acceptable documents include a utility bill (electric, gas, water, or internet), a lease or rental agreement, a mortgage statement, property tax bill, homeowners or renters insurance policy, or government mail such as a tax return, voter registration card, or court document.

A bank statement or credit card statement with your name and address also works. If you have just moved and do not yet have a utility bill in your name, a lease signed by you and your landlord is usually the fastest alternative.

Timeline and What Happens Next

If you update online or by mail, your new license card will arrive by regular mail. During the one to two weeks you are waiting, your old license is still valid for driving and identification. You do not need to do anything else — just watch for the envelope from DDS.

If you update in person at an office, you walk out with your new card the same day. Your old card is no longer valid once you receive the new one, so destroy it or keep it as a record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to renew my license to change my address?

No. Changing your address is separate from renewing your license. You can update your address at any time, and it does not affect your license expiration date. Your new card will show your updated address but the same expiration date as your current license.

What if I do not have a utility bill or lease yet?

Use any government mail dated within 60 days that shows your name and new address — a tax document, voter registration card, court notice, or property tax bill all work. If you have a signed lease but no utility bill yet, bring the lease to a driver services office and they will usually accept it.

Can I change my address if my license is expired?

You can update the address on an expired license, but you will need to renew it at the same time. Contact DDS or visit an office to find out the current renewal process and fees, since renewing and updating address are handled together in that situation.

How long does it take to get my new card in the mail?

One to two weeks is typical for mail delivery after DDS processes your request. If you have not received your card after three weeks, contact DDS to check the status. In person updates are when ready — you leave with your new card the same day.

What if I move again before my new card arrives?

You can update your address again using any of the three methods. If you are updating online or by mail a second time, use your current license number. Your old card is still valid for identification until the new one arrives, so you can use it while waiting.