You can change your Florida driver's license address online, by mail, or in person at a DMV office

Florida allows you to update your address without renewing your license early. The fastest route is the online system at flhsmv.gov, which takes about 10 minutes and costs nothing. If you prefer not to go online, you can mail a form to the DMV or walk into any Florida driver license office with proof of your new address.

Your current license remains valid after the address change — you do not need a new card printed unless you want one. The DMV updates your record in their system when ready (online) or within two to three weeks (by mail). Law enforcement and other agencies see the new address when they scan your license.

Key Takeaways

  • The online address change at flhsmv.gov is free, takes 10 minutes, and updates your record the same day.
  • By mail, you need Form HSMV 14 and one document proving your new address, such as a utility bill or lease.
  • In person at a DMV office, bring your current license and one proof-of-address document; no appointment is required for address changes.
  • Your physical license card does not change — the DMV updates only the address in their system.

Changing your address online through flhsmv.gov

Go to flhsmv.gov and select "Change Address" under the driver license section. You will need your current Florida driver license number, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and your date of birth. The system will ask you to enter your new address and confirm it.

After you submit, the DMV sends a confirmation email to the address you provide. Your record updates when ready in the state system. You do not receive a new physical card unless you request one (which costs money and takes two to three weeks). Your current license remains valid with the old address printed on it, but the DMV's internal record shows the new one.

Mailing a form to the DMV

read or request Form HSMV 14 (process for Duplicate Driver License or ID Card) from flhsmv.gov. You do not need to fill out the entire form — only the address section. Include one document that shows your name and new address, such as a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, bank statement, or government mail.

Mail the form and proof-of-address document to the address listed on the form (it varies by region). Include a check or money order for $5 if you want a new physical card printed with the updated address; if you only want the address changed in the system, send no payment. Processing takes two to three weeks. You will receive a confirmation letter at your new address.

Changing your address in person at a DMV office

Visit any Florida driver license office with your current license and one proof-of-address document. No appointment is required for address changes. Bring a document dated within the last 60 days that shows your name and new address — a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or recent government mail all work.

Tell the staff member you want to change your address only, not renew your license. The update takes about 10 minutes. You can request a new physical card with the updated address for $5, or leave with your current card and the address changed in the DMV system. If you pay for a new card, it arrives by mail in two to three weeks.

What documents count as proof of your new address

The DMV accepts documents dated within the last 60 days that show your name and current address. Utility bills (electric, gas, water, internet), lease agreements, mortgage statements, and bank or credit card statements all work. Government mail such as tax documents or voter registration cards also count.

Post office change-of-address confirmations do not count as proof of address. If you have just moved and do not yet have a document in your name at the new address, ask the DMV office what temporary documents they will accept — some offices work with signed letters from landlords or recent closing documents.

Timeline and what to expect after you change your address

Online changes update the same day. Mail takes two to three weeks. In-person changes update the same day. After the change, your address appears in the DMV system when law enforcement or other agencies run your license through their scanner, even though your physical card still shows the old address.

You do not need to notify your insurance company, employer, or other organizations that your DMV record changed — they use the address you gave them directly. However, if you want your physical license card to show the new address, you must request a new card (which costs $5 and takes two to three weeks by mail).

When to change your address before moving versus after

You can change your address before or after you move. If you change it before you move, use your new address on the form or online. If you change it after you move, bring proof that you live at the new address (dated within 60 days). There is no penalty for changing it either way.

If you are moving out of state, you do not need to change your Florida address — your license remains valid until it expires. When you move to a new state, that state's DMV will issue you a new license. You can keep your Florida license as a second ID if you want, but you cannot hold an active driver license from two states at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to get a new license card when I change my address?

No. The DMV updates your address in their system for free, and your current card remains valid. You can request a new card printed with the updated address for $5, but it is not required. Law enforcement will see the new address when they scan your license.

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

Other documents work: bank statements, credit card statements, mortgage statements, or government mail dated within 60 days. If you have just moved and nothing is in your name yet, contact the DMV office you plan to visit and ask what temporary proof they accept — some take signed landlord letters or closing documents.

Can I change my address online if I have a commercial driver license?

No. Commercial driver license holders must change their address in person at a DMV office or by mail. The online system works only for regular driver licenses and ID cards. Bring your current commercial license and proof of address to any DMV office.

How long does it take to receive a new card if I request one?

Two to three weeks by mail. The address change itself (in the DMV system) happens the same day if you go in person or online, or within two to three weeks if you mail the form. The physical card takes the full two to three weeks regardless of which method you use.

What if my address changed but I have not moved yet?

You can update your DMV address to any address you provide — the DMV does not verify that you actually live there. However, if you are stopped by law enforcement and your address does not match where you are, you may be asked to explain. Use your actual current address to avoid confusion.