The fastest way to change your address on a Missouri driver's license

You can change your address online through the Missouri Department of Revenue website without visiting an office or paying a fee. Go to dmv.mo.gov, select "Online Services," and choose the address change option. You will need your driver's license number, Social Security number, and date of birth. The change takes effect when ready online, though your physical card will still show the old address until it expires and you renew it.

If you prefer not to use the online system, you can also change your address in person at any Missouri license office or by mail. In-person changes are when ready. Mail takes about two weeks. Both methods are free.

Key Takeaways

  • The online address change at dmv.mo.gov is the fastest option and takes just a few minutes from home.
  • You do not need to pay a fee or bring documents to change your address — only your license number and personal information.
  • Your address is updated in the system right away, even though your physical card will not reflect the change until you renew.
  • If you visit a license office in person, the change is when ready and you can request a replacement card for a small fee if you want the new address printed on it.

Changing your address online

The online method is the simplest for most people. Visit dmv.mo.gov and look for the "Online Services" section on the homepage. Click on the address change option. You will be asked to enter your driver's license number, Social Security number, and date of birth to verify your identity.

Once you submit the form, your address is updated in Missouri's system when ready. You will receive a confirmation email. Your driver's license record now shows your new address, and law enforcement and government agencies can see the change right away. However, the physical card in your wallet will still print your old address until you renew your license at its expiration date.

Changing your address in person at a license office

If you want your new address printed on your physical card right away, visit a Missouri license office. Bring your current driver's license and proof of your new address. Proof can be a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or government mail dated within the last 60 days.

The office will update your address in the system and issue you a replacement card on the spot with the new address printed on it. There is no fee to change your address, but a replacement card costs $11.50. The new card is ready to use when ready. You can find your nearest office and hours at dmv.mo.gov under "Find a License Office."

Changing your address by mail

You can also mail a request to the Missouri Department of Revenue. Send a letter that includes your full name, current address, new address, date of birth, and driver's license number. Include a copy of proof of your new address (utility bill, lease, or government mail from the last 60 days). Mail it to:

Missouri Department of Revenue Driver License Bureau 301 W High Street Jefferson City, MO 65101

Processing takes about two weeks from the date the department receives your letter. Your address will be updated in the system, but you will not receive a new physical card unless you request one and pay the $11.50 replacement fee. If you want a replacement card, include that request in your letter.

What counts as proof of your new address

Whether you change your address in person or by mail, you will need to show proof if you are getting a replacement card or using certain methods. The Missouri Department of Revenue accepts documents dated within the last 60 days that show your name and new address. These include a utility bill (electric, gas, water, or internet), a lease or rental agreement, a mortgage statement, property tax bill, homeowner's or renter's insurance policy, or government mail such as a tax return or voter registration card.

A bank statement or credit card statement does not count as proof of address. If you are changing your address online only and not getting a replacement card, you do not need to provide proof at all.

When your physical card will show the new address

Your address change takes effect in Missouri's system right away, no matter which method you use. However, the card itself will not change unless you get a replacement. If you change your address online or by mail without ordering a replacement card, you will continue to carry a card with your old address printed on it until your license expires and you renew it.

When you renew your license — either online, in person, or by mail — your new address will be printed on the replacement card automatically. You do not have to do anything extra. If you want the new address on your card before your renewal date, the only option is to pay $11.50 for a replacement card at a license office or request one when you mail in your address change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to change my address if I move?

Missouri law requires you to notify the Department of Revenue of a change of address within a reasonable time. There is no specific important date stated in the law, but updating your address promptly is important so government mail and legal notices reach you. Changing it online takes just a few minutes.

Can I change my address if my license is expired?

You can change your address online or by mail even if your license is expired. If you want to change your address in person at a license office, your license must be valid or expired less than one year. If it has been expired longer than a year, you will need to renew it at the same time.

What if I move out of Missouri?

If you move to another state, you should get a driver's license from your new state. You do not need to formally cancel your Missouri license, but you should not use it as your primary ID once you have a license from your new state. Some states allow you to hold both, but only one should be your active license.

Will changing my address affect my insurance or registration?

Your address change in the Missouri system does not automatically update your car insurance or vehicle registration. Contact your insurance company separately to update your address with them. Your vehicle registration will update when you renew it, or you can renew your registration early online at dmv.mo.gov if you want the new address on your registration card sooner.