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Can I have different addresses on my driver license and my vehicle registration?

By law, Delaware residents must change address on DMV records within 30 days of moving. If your physical and/or mailing address on your drivers license or car registration has changed, you must report it to the DMV.

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Delaware

How do I change my address on my car insurance?

Companies vary in the manner in which they handle address changes. To find out the steps to change address on car insurance, Delaware drivers will need to contact their car insurance company directly.

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Delaware

How do I change my address on my car registration?

To apply for a change of address car registration in Delaware, drivers may submit changes online via the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles website and print an updated registration card. Drivers can also apply for a change of address either by submitting a completed DMV Change of Address Form in person at a local DE DMV office location or by mail to:

Division Of Motor Vehicles

ATTN: CHANGE OF ADDRESS

PO BOX 698

DOVER, DE 19903

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Delaware

How do I change my address on my commercial drivers license?

Commercial drivers license holders can change address on CDL license by submitting a DMV Change of Address Form in person at a local DE DMV office location. On that form, drivers are required to provide their commercial drivers license number among other information to submit a change of address to the DMV. There is no cost associated with changing address on CDL.

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Delaware

How do I change my address on my drivers license?

Delaware drivers can change address on drivers license in person or by mail. In order to change address on DMV in person, drivers can visit a local DE DMV office location and submit a completed DMV Change of Address Form.

Drivers can also submit an address change request via mail by sending the DMV Change of Address Form to:

Division Of Motor Vehicles

ATTN: CHANGE OF ADDRESS

PO BOX 698

DOVER, DE 19903

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Delaware

How do I change my address on my ID card?

Delaware residents can change address on ID cards in person or by mail. In order to change address on DMV in person, drivers can visit a local DE DMV office location and submit a completed DMV Change of Address Form.

Residents can also submit an official address change request via mail by sending the DMV Change of Address Form to:

Division Of Motor Vehicles

ATTN: CHANGE OF ADDRESS

PO BOX 698

DOVER, DE 19903

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Delaware

How do I change my name on my car insurance?

Drivers may submit a name change request directly to their auto insurance company. To find out how to go about the process to change name on your car insurance policy, contact your insurance company directly.

How do I change my name on my car registration?

Delaware motorists can change name on car registration by visiting a local DMV location and providing the following documentation:

If you do not yet have your name change on drivers license, then you may instead provide the court document reflecting your legal name change.

How do I change my name on my driver’s license?

After completing the legal name change process with the Social Security Administration (SSA), drivers can commence to changing name on drivers license by following these steps:

  • Visit a local Delaware DMV location
  • Provide proof of your legal name change
  • Provide document from the SSA with legal name change
  • Surrender your current driver license
  • Pay the $1.15 drivers license replacement fee
How do I change my name on my ID card?

Residents can change name on ID card by following these steps:

  • Visit a local Delaware DMV location
  • Provide current ID card
  • Provide proof of your legal name change
  • Provide document from the SSA with legal name change
  • Pay the $1.15 ID card replacement fee
How do I contact the Social Security Administration for my name change?

To make an official name change with the Social Security Administration, you can mail in the following information or you may submit it at an SSA office near you:

  • Complete an Application for a Social Security card
  • Provide proof of your legal name change such as a marriage or divorce certificate
  • Provide proof of identity with a driver s license, state ID, or U.S. Passport
  • Provide proof of citizenship with a U.S. birth certificate or certificate of naturalization

You must present original documents or certified copies when applying for a name change with the Social Security Administration. The SSA will not accept photocopies of original documents.

For more information on how to change your name legally, visit the Social Security Administration website.

How much does it cost to change my name on my car registration?

The fee to change name on car registrations is $25. This fee applies to changing name on both car registration and car title.

How much does it cost to change my name on my car title?

The cost is $25 to change name on car titles in Delaware. This fee applies to changing name on both car title and car registration.

How much does it cost to change my name with the DMV?

Fees associated with name changing with the Delaware DMV includes:

  • Replacement license: $1.15
  • Replacement registration and title: $25
What documents do I need to present for proof of residency?

Applicants are not required to present proof of residency when address changing with the Delaware DMV. The DMV Change of Address Form is the only required document for drivers requesting an official address change. The completed form can be submitted in person at a DE DMV office location or by mail to:

Division Of Motor Vehicles

ATTN: CHANGE OF ADDRESS

PO BOX 698

DOVER, DE 19903

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Delaware

What documents do I need to present if I am a non-U.S. citizen changing address?

It is not necessary to present any documentation to submit a change of address with the Delaware DMV. All applicants must fill out the DMV Change of Address Form. Residents must include their full name, driver s license number, and new address when submitting an address change request.

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Delaware

What penalties will I face if I do not change my address with the DMV?

By law, residents must file a Delaware DMV address change form within 30 days of moving. If residents do not keep the DMV up to date with correct address information, drivers can miss out on time sensitive information such driver s license renewal date notifications. As a result, drivers can be caught driving with an expired driver s license and may be subjected to paying a late fee to renew driver s license.

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Delaware

When must I change my address with the DMV?

Residents are mandated by law to submit an address change request with the Delaware DMV within 30 days of moving or getting a new address. An address change request may be completed online, by mail, or in person at a DE DMV office location.

For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in Delaware