How to Change an Address of a Drivers License in Texas

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If you live in Texas and move to a new address, you are required to notify the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) of your address change within 30 days. Texas residents can use one of several options to change the address on their driver's license. The primary methods are online, by mail, or in person; alternatively, you can also make the change by telephone. [1] If you are prepared, the process is relatively straightforward and should not be too time-consuming.

Method 1
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Changing Your Address Online

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  1. The direct link to change your address is https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/welcome.dl .
  2. To change your address online, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. [2] If you don’t meet these requirements, you will have to apply in person or by mail. To be eligible to change your address online, the following must be true:
    • your license may not be currently expired or suspended
    • you may not have any outstanding traffic tickets or warrants
    • you must be at least 18 years old but younger than 79 years old
    • you must be a lawful United States citizen or permanent resident
    • your Social Security Number must already be on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety
    • your license may not be a Class A, Class B, or a commercial driver's license
    • you must have a printer available to print a temporary license until a new one arrives by mail.
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  3. You will be required to type in your driver's license or identification number, your date of birth, the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number, and DPS audit number (this is on your original license). Click Continue to proceed.
  4. Before you finalize your address change online, you will have the option to sign up for voter registration and Selective Service if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25. Review your address change details and click Continue to proceed. [3]
  5. Online address changes will cost a total of $11.00. The address change is $10, plus $1 for the Texas.gov administration fee. After you pay the fee, the address change process will be complete. [4]
  6. The online prompt will lead you to print a temporary license with the new address. You should carry this, along with your original license, whenever you are driving, until the new permanent license arrives in the mail. [5]
  7. A new permanent driver’s license, with the address change, should arrive within 45-60 days. If you do not receive it within this time, contact the Texas DPS Customer Service line (512-424-2600) to check on the status.
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Changing Your Address By Telephone

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  1. To change your address by telephone, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. [6] If you don’t meet these requirements, you will have to apply in person or by mail. To be eligible to change your address by telephone, the following must be true:
    • your license may not be currently expired or suspended
    • you may not have any outstanding traffic tickets or warrants
    • you must be at least 18 years old but younger than 79 years old
    • you must be a lawful United States citizen or permanent resident
    • your Social Security Number must already be on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety
    • your license may not be a Class A, Class B, or a commercial driver's license.
  2. You can reach the Driver’s License Renewal service at 866-357-3639. [7] You will need to be using a touch-tone telephone for the service to work.
  3. You will be asked several questions about your status as a resident and driver, and you will be prompted to provide the new address.
  4. The fee for changing your address by telephone is $11.00. This constitutes a $10 cost for the license and a $1 service fee for using the telephone renewal. [8]
  5. A new permanent driver’s license, with the address change, should arrive within 45-60 days. If you do not receive it within this time, contact the Texas DPS Customer Service line (512-424-2600) to check on the status.
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Method 3
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Changing Your Address by Mail

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  1. You can download a change-of-address form to fill out and mail to the Texas Department of Public Safety Driver's License Division. Visit to download and print the form.
  2. Be sure to complete all required information on the form. Leaving out any necessary information may result in a delay or may just not become effective. Print neatly in all boxes so that your information will be recorded correctly.
  3. If you change your address by mail, the fee will only be $10.00. This fee must be paid by check or money order. Do not send cash in the mail.
  4. The completed form, along with payment, should be mailed to Texas Department of Public Safety, P.O. Box 149008, Austin, TX 78714-9008.
  5. A new permanent driver’s license, with the address change, should arrive within 45-60 days. If you do not receive it within this time, contact the Texas DPS Customer Service line (512-424-2600) to check on the status.
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Method 4
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Changing Your Address in Person

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  1. You can find an office location nearest you by visiting https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/appointments.htm . You will need to enter your zip code, and the site will tell you the nearest office.
  2. At several office locations (but not all), you are able to schedule an appointment online, in order to minimize your waiting time at the office. The locations that offer this service are:
    • Austin – North Lamar
    • Boerne
    • Corpus Christi
    • Dallas – South Mega Center
    • Dallas Area – Garland Mega Center
    • Fort Worth Mega Center
    • Houston – Gessner Mega Center
    • Houston – North Mega Center
    • Houston Area – Rosenberg Mega Center
    • Houston Area – Spring Mega Center
    • Lake Worth
    • Lubbock
    • McAllen
    • New Braunfels
    • Plugerville Mega Center
    • San Antonio Area – Leon Valley Mega Center
  3. You will need your original license, Social Security card, and the fee.
  4. You will meet with a service representative, who will check your identifying documentation and the information about your new address.
  5. The fee to update your address in person is $10.00. In person, you may pay by cash, check, credit card or money order.
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      • Make sure to print a receipt of your transaction if you are changing your address online. You will not receive a receipt via email or to your physical address.
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      Warnings

      • You will be required to change your address in person at the Texas Department of Public Safety Driver's License Division if you have outstanding traffic tickets or a suspended license because the website will not work for you.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Current driver's license or identification card
      • Social Security Card or last 4 digits of Social Security Number
      • Credit card

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      References

      1. ↑ https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/
      2. ↑ https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/eligibility.dl?locale=en_US
      3. ↑ https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/
      4. ↑ https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/
      5. ↑ https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/
      6. ↑ https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/eligibility.dl?locale=en_US
      7. ↑ https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/
      8. ↑ https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/

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      If you live in Texas and moved to a new address, you can change the information on your driver's license online by going to the official Texas driver’s license renewal website. At this website, type in your identification number, date of birth, Social Security Number, and the DPS audit number on your license when prompted. After you enter in all of the necessary information, pay the 11 dollar fee and print out your temporary license. If you don’t want to wait 45 to 60 days to get your new license, head to your nearest Department of Public Safety office with your documents and the 10 dollar fee so you can change your information immediately. For more tips from our co-author, including how to change your address over the phone, read on.

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