Do I need a new driver’s license when I move in-state?

If you plan to move in-state, you should update your address with your state’s department of transport. You may not need a brand new license, but you can request one with your updated address within 3 months of moving.

If you’ve just moved to a new house or apartment within your state, you should notify your state’s Department of Transport about your change of address as soon as possible.

Your state’s Department of Transport may even require that you update your address within a certain amount of time.

But do you need a new driver’s license when you move in-state? Yes, you’ll have to inform your local Department of Transport within 3 months of your move.

If you want a new physical license with your updated address on it, you can do that too, but you’ll usually have to go to the Department of Transport in person and pay a small fee.

How to update your driver’s license and registration when you move in-state

If you’ve just moved to a new place within the same state, whether you’ve moved down the road or hours away, you should update your address with your local Department of Transport. Many states require that you update your address within a certain amount of time after moving, so you should put that onto your checklist if you plan to move in-state.

After you move in-state, you can change your address online through the Department of Transport’s website, or by completing a form and mailing it in. In most states, this doesn’t mean you’ll get a new physical license, just that the Department of Transport will have your updated address. Here’s what you’ll need on hand to update your address with your state’s Transportation Department:

– Full Name
– Driver’s license number
– Tax file number
– Current address

If you’d like to get a new driver’s license with your updated address, you can apply for that just by visiting the department of transport. You probably won’t be able to do this online, instead, you’ll have to go to your Transportation department or equivalent agency in person.

You should bring all the same information you need to submit a change of address online, plus some additional items, including:
– Primary identification, like a birth certificate, a current driver’s license, passport or certificate of naturalisation
– A completed change of address form, if required
– Change fee (your department of transportation will likely accept payment in the form of cash, check, or credit/debit card)

Usually, the process for getting an updated copy of your license is fairly straightforward: You submit the change of address, pay the required fee and present any required documents, and wait to receive your new duplicate license with your updated address.

Do I need a new driver’s license when I move in-state?

If you’ve moved interstate, the rules are a little different, and you’ll need a whole new license. You should make an appointment with the Department of Transport in your new home state to exchange your out-of-state driver’s license as soon as you can after moving.

Like with change of address policies, most states have a set period by which you should exchange your old license for a new one.

Exchanging an out-of-state license for a new one that reflects your new home state will likely require a visit to the Department of Transportation – unlike a change of address when you move interstate, you can’t exchange an out-of-state license online. Check your local Department of Transport before you go, but if you’re exchanging an out-of-state license, plan the following items to your appointment:
– Your valid or recently-expired out-of-state license
– Proof of your Tax File Number
– Valid identification
– Proof of your new state residence (a lease, mortgage bill or utility bill)

Find suitable forms from the Department of Transport to help make your move in-state easy.

How to change your address with your car insurance company

There’s someone else you need to notify when you move in-state or out of state: Your car insurance company. You should tell your insurer, by phone or online, as soon as possible when you’re moving to a new address.

If you’re going to move in-state, you just need to notify your insurer that you have a new address. But you should know that even moving a short distance from your old place could affect your insurance rates.

Your premium is calculated based on several factors, but your address and postcode have a lot to do with how much you pay for car insurance. If your new address is somewhere with more traffic or higher crime rates, you may have to pay more for car insurance. It could be worth shopping around for a new policy if the rate hike is significant.

If you plan to move in-state, notifying your car insurance company can be a little more complicated. Before you move, you should talk to your insurer and find out if they operate in your state, to begin with. If they don’t, you should shop around for a new policy that starts as soon as you move.

You can change your address with your current insurer as long as they still provide coverage in your new state, but that will likely affect your premiums. You may still want to shop around for new coverage just to see if you can get a better deal on car insurance at your new address.

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