Where to update your address

You can update your address at any Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) office in person, or online through the Georgia DDS website if you meet certain conditions. The in-person route works for everyone; the online route is faster but only available if you have a valid Georgia driver's license and a Social Security number on file.

Georgia has DDS locations in most counties. You can find the office nearest you on the Georgia DDS website by entering your county or city. Walk-in service is available at all locations, though wait times vary by office and time of day.

Key Takeaways

  • You can update your address online through the Georgia DDS website without visiting an office, as long as your license is valid and you have a Social Security number on file.
  • If you go in person, bring your current Georgia driver's license and proof of your new address, such as a utility bill, lease, or mortgage statement dated within the last 60 days.
  • An address change does not require a new photo or a new license number — your existing license remains valid.
  • Online updates take effect when ready; in-person updates are processed the same day, and your updated license is mailed to your new address within 7 to 10 business days.

Updating your address online

Go to the Georgia DDS website and select the option to update your address. You will need your current driver's license number, date of birth, and Social Security number. Enter your new address exactly as you want it to appear on your license.

Once you submit the update online, it takes effect when ready in the Georgia system. Your physical license will still show your old address until the replacement arrives by mail, which typically takes 7 to 10 business days. You do not need to do anything else — no office visit, no fee, no new photo required.

The online option is not available if your license has expired, if you do not have a Social Security number on file with Georgia DDS, or if your name has changed. In those cases, you must visit a DDS office in person.

Updating your address in person at a DDS office

Bring your current Georgia driver's license and one document that proves your new address. Acceptable proof includes a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, bank statement, or government mail (such as a tax document or voter registration card). The document must be dated within the last 60 days and show your name and new address.

Walk up to the counter at any DDS office and tell the staff member you want to update your address. They will scan your license, verify the new address, and process the change on the spot. There is no fee for an address change.

Your updated license will be mailed to your new address within 7 to 10 business days. Until it arrives, your current license remains valid for driving and identification, even though it shows your old address.

What happens after you update

Georgia DDS will mail your updated license to the new address you provided. The envelope will come from the Georgia Department of Driver Services. If you do not receive it within 10 business days, contact the DDS office where you made the change or call the Georgia DDS customer service line.

Your old license is no longer valid once the new one arrives, but you do not need to destroy it or return it. straightforward keep the new one and discard the old one. If you move again before the new license arrives, you can update your address a second time — either online or in person — and a corrected license will be mailed to the newer address.

If your license has expired

An address change alone does not renew an expired license. If your license expired more than two years ago, you must renew it in addition to updating your address. This requires a new photo and a visit to a DDS office.

If your license expired fewer than two years ago, you can renew it by mail or online through the Georgia DDS website, depending on your age and license type. During the renewal process, you can update your address at the same time. Check the Georgia DDS website for the renewal option that applies to you.

If your name has changed

A name change requires a visit to a DDS office — you cannot do it online. Bring your current Georgia driver's license, proof of your new address (as described above), and a document that proves your name change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.

The staff member will process both the name change and the address change at the same time. You will receive a new license with your updated name and address within 7 to 10 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a new license number when I change my address?

No. Your license number stays the same. Only your address changes on the license itself. The new license will have the same number as your current one.

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

You can update your address in person at a DDS office even if your license is suspended or revoked. However, you cannot use the online option. Bring your current license and proof of your new address to any DDS office.

What if I move before my new license arrives?

You can update your address again, either online or in person. A corrected license will be mailed to your newest address. If you update online and then move again, you can update a second time online as well.

Is there a fee to change my address?

No. Updating your address on a Georgia driver's license is free, whether you do it online or in person.