Frequently Asked Questions

With a DMV change address on license, you will also need to have current information on your car registration. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration allows you to change your address in a number of ways, including online, by phone, by mail, in person or using an MVA Kiosk. However, if you are a CDL driver or have a PO Box, you will be required to make this change in person.

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Part of your address change checklist must include notifying your car insurance company. When speaking to an agent, you may be asked to provide proof of your new Maryland address, such as a utility bill or a financial statement. Oftentimes you can make this change effective by phone or fax. In some instances, however, your car insurance agent may ask you to visit them in person.

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You can change address on car registration documentation online, in person, by phone, using an MVA Kiosk or by mail. If you prefer to process an address change in person, make sure to present a filled out Application for Maryland Change of Address, along with your car title and registration card. You will also be required to submit payment for duplicate registration.

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An address change request on your commercial driving license must be completed at an MVA branch. If you are a CDL license holder, there is no available option to submit your request online, by mail or by phone. When notifying the MVA of this change, you will be required to turn in a completed Application for Maryland Change of Address.

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The Maryland MVA has five available options for address changing your license: online, in person, using an MVA Kiosk, by phone or by mail. If you have a PO Box address on file or if you are a CDL driver, you will be required to complete your request at an MVA branch. Once your application has been processed, you will receive an address card in the mail that you must then carry with your drivers license.

To submit your request by mail, send a completed Application for Maryland Change of Address to the MVA branch on the form. You can also call the MVA Customer Service Center at 1-410-768-7000.

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MD ID card address change can be completed either online, in person, by phone, using an MVA Kiosk or by mail. After your request has been made, you can expect to receive an address correction card in the mail. You must carry this card with your Maryland drivers license.

A mail-in change of address request can be completed with an Application for Maryland Change of Address. Follow the instructions on the form and send it to:

Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration 6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E. Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062

You can also call the MVA Customer Service Center at 1-410-768-7000.

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When you request a name change with the Maryland MVA, you must also update this information with your car insurance company. Make sure to provide them both your old name and new name, so they can conveniently locate you in their records. Be prepared for any additional information they may need.

For a name change on car registration, you must first have this modification made on your driver s license and with the Social Security Administration. You can then request a name change on your car registration either online or at a MVA branch. You may be required to present certain identification documents, such as your Maryland drivers license. A replacement fee in the amount of $5 will also be required. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Prior to changing names on drivers licenses with the Maryland MVA, you will need to complete this change with the Social Security Administration. To do so, check out the SSA website and find an office near you. After you have successfully changed your name with the SSA, stop by your local MVA branch to request an update. During your visit, you will be required to present the following:

• Documentation that confirms your name change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or any other court order
• Your current Maryland driver s license

It can take up to 48 hours before the SSA updates your information, therefore allow some time to pass until your MVA visit.

To complete an MD ID card name change, you will need to follow the same process you would for your driver s license. You will need to first change your name with the Social Security Administration. Thereafter, you must visit a local MVA branch and bring these items:

• A document that verifies your name change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or any other court order.
• Your MD drivers license.

Allow up to 48 hours for the Social Security Administration to update your information before visiting a Maryland MVA branch.

Contact the SSA by visiting their website and locating a Social Security Administration branch near you. You will be able to conduct a search by inputting your ZIP code and obtaining contact information for that office. Call them to ask about any necessary documents you will need to bring in. The process to change names with the Social Security Administration is available to you free of charge.

Requesting a duplicate car registration includes a $5 fee. This charge is subject to change without notice, therefore it is important to have the proper payment with you. To complete your name change request, you must visit an MVA branch or follow online instructions. Make sure to have your original car registration with you, as well as your current Maryland drivers license.

The MD Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration charges a $5 fee for a car title name change. Fees may vary without notice. If making your change at a MVA branch, bring your original car title and driver s license information, so that your records can be easily located.

To find out if there is a fee associated with your MD name change checklist, contact the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration at 1-410-768-7000. If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, call 1-301-729-4563 instead. As for the Social Security Administration, it allows you to complete a name change at no cost.

The Maryland MVA will accept various documents as proof of residency. When making your MD address change request in person, two of the following documents can be presented:

• Lease agreement
• Mortgage agreement
• Utility bill
• Pay stubs
• Property tax bill or receipt
• Business license
• Credit card bill
• Voter Registration Card
• Selective Service Card
• Residential Service Contract

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If you are not a United States citizen, you can present proof of your lawful status in the country with one of these documents:

• Permanent Resident Card
• Temporary I-551 stamp in a foreign passport
• Employment Authorization card

If changing address in person, you will also need to bring your current drivers license with you and payment for any fee.

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If you do not make an official address change with the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, you will be faced with penalties and fines. Avoid these types of consequences and notify the MVA of your address change within 30 days of your move. The process can be completed online, in person, by phone, by mail or using an MVA Kiosk.

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The Maryland MVA allows residents to report an address changing within 30 days. During this time, you must update all your MVA-related records, including but not limited to your drivers license, your car title and your car registration. There are many ways you can request this change, such as online, in person, by phone, by mail or using an MVA Kiosk.

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