Arizona lets you change your driver's license address online, by mail, or in person at an MVD office
You can update your address on an Arizona driver's license through the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) using three methods: the online system at servicearizona.com, by mail with a form and proof of residency, or by visiting an MVD office in person. The online route is fastest — it takes minutes and costs nothing. Mail takes one to two weeks. In-person visits at an MVD office typically have wait times but let you handle it the same day.
You do not need to renew your license to change the address. The address change is a separate transaction that keeps your current license valid. Your license expiration date does not change.
Key Takeaways
- The online address change at servicearizona.com is free and takes a few minutes, with no wait time or appointment needed.
- By mail, you send form DL 44 or DL 43 with a proof of residency document to the address listed on the form; processing takes one to two weeks.
- At an MVD office, bring your current license and one proof of residency document; no appointment is required but wait times vary by location and time of day.
- Proof of residency must show your name and new address and can be a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or bank statement dated within 60 days.
- If you move out of state or your license is suspended or revoked, you cannot use the online method and must visit an office or mail in the form.
Changing your address online through Service Arizona
The online method through Service Arizona is the fastest option. Go to servicearizona.com, select "Driver License" from the menu, then choose "Change Address." You will need your current Arizona driver's license number, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. The system will verify your identity and let you enter your new address.
Once you submit, the change takes effect when ready in the MVD system. You do not receive a new physical card — your current license remains valid with the old address printed on it until you renew. If you need the new address to appear on the card itself before your renewal date, you will need to renew early, which costs the standard renewal fee.
This method works only if your license is valid and not suspended, revoked, or expired. If any of those explore, you must use the mail or in-person method instead.
Mailing in your address change with required documents
To change your address by mail, read or request form DL 44 (if you are changing address only) or DL 43 (if you are also renewing). Both forms are available on the ADOT MVD website. Fill in your new address, sign the form, and include one proof of residency document that shows your name and new address.
Acceptable proof of residency includes a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, bank statement, or government-issued document dated within 60 days of mailing. Mail the completed form and proof to the address listed on the form — typically the MVD office in Phoenix, though the form itself will specify the current mailing address.
Processing by mail takes one to two weeks. You will not receive confirmation in the mail; the change is complete when the MVD processes it. If you need to verify the change went through, you can check your record online at servicearizona.com or call the MVD customer service line.
Updating your address in person at an MVD office
Walk into any Arizona MVD office with your current driver's license and one proof of residency document showing your name and new address. No appointment is required. Tell the staff member you want to change your address. They will verify your identity, process the change, and you are done — usually within 15 to 30 minutes, though wait times vary.
Bring the same proof of residency documents accepted by mail: utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, bank statement, or government-issued ID, all dated within 60 days. If your proof is older than 60 days, bring two documents instead — for example, an older utility bill plus a recent bank statement.
Find the MVD office nearest you on the ADOT website. Office hours and current wait times are sometimes posted online, though not all locations update them in real time. Early morning or mid-week visits often have shorter waits than afternoons or Saturdays.
What counts as proof of residency in Arizona
Arizona accepts a narrow list of documents as proof of residency. The document must show your name and your new address, and it must be dated within 60 days of when you submit it. A utility bill (electric, gas, water, or internet) is the most common choice. Lease agreements, mortgage statements, property tax bills, and bank or credit card statements also work.
Documents that do not count include a driver's license (even from another state), a passport, a post office change-of-address form, or a piece of mail addressed to you. If your name does not appear on the document or the address is not the one you are moving to, it will not be accepted. If your document is older than 60 days, bring a second document to show you have been at the address longer.
When you cannot use the online method
The online Service Arizona system will reject your request if your license is expired, suspended, revoked, or if you have moved out of state. In any of these cases, you must either mail in form DL 44 or DL 43 with proof of residency, or visit an MVD office in person.
If your license is expired, you will need to renew it at the same time you change the address. If it is suspended or revoked, you must resolve that issue with the MVD before you can change the address. Call the MVD customer service line or visit an office to find out the status and what steps are needed.
Timeline and what to expect after you submit
Online changes take effect when ready in the MVD database, though the physical card in your wallet still shows the old address until you renew your license. By mail, expect one to two weeks. In person, the change is done the same day you visit.
You will not receive a confirmation letter or new card unless you pay to renew your license early. If you need proof that your address has been changed, you can print a record from servicearizona.com or request an official MVD record. Some insurance companies and government agencies will accept the online record; others require the physical card to show the new address, in which case early renewal is the only option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get a new driver's license card when I change my address?
No. Your current card remains valid and does not change. The address in the MVD system updates, but the card itself still shows your old address until you renew your license at its normal expiration date. If you need the new address printed on the card before then, you can pay to renew early.
What if my proof of residency is older than 60 days?
Bring two documents instead. For example, an older utility bill plus a recent bank statement, or a lease agreement plus a recent credit card statement. Both must show your name and new address. The MVD accepts this combination to show you have been at the address for a while.
Can I change my address if my license is suspended?
No, not online. You must visit an MVD office in person or mail in the form. The office staff can tell you whether the suspension blocks the address change or if they can process both at the same time. Call ahead to confirm what documents you need.
How long does it take to change my address by mail?
One to two weeks from the date the MVD receives your envelope. Mail delivery time is not included, so allow extra days for your form to arrive. You will not receive a confirmation letter; the change is complete when the MVD processes it. Check your record online at servicearizona.com to verify.
What if I moved out of state but still have an Arizona license?
You cannot use the online method. You must mail in form DL 44 with proof of residency at your new address, or visit an Arizona MVD office if you are still in the state. If you have moved permanently out of state, you may want to surrender your Arizona license and get a license in your new state instead.