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- Can I have different addresses on my driver license and my vehicle registration?
- Part of thesteps to change addresson a Michigan drivers license include updating the information on car registration documentation. To do so, simply visit your local SOS office and present your current car registration, as well as your Michigan license to drive. You can also submit your new address online or by mail with a Change of Address form.
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- How do I change my address on my car insurance?
- Complete an official address change on your policy by contacting your car insurance company. You may be able to easily inform them of your new residential address by phone, or you may be asked to submit your request in person. When making a face-to-face visit, make sure to have your current drivers license with you.
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- How do I change my address on my car registration?
- The Michigan Department of State allows drivers to complete address changing on their car registration in the following manners:
- Online
- In person
- By mail
To change by mail, you must complete a Change of Address form and send it to the MI SOS address on the application. If making your address change request in person, have a copy of your current car registration with you.
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- How do I change my address on my commercial drivers license?
- If you are a commercial license holder, you must report a change of address in person at your local MI Secretary of State. You will need to present your current drivers license or ID card, a completed Michigan Change of Address/Voter Registration form.
The MI SOS does not charge a fee for a change of address. Once your address change has been process, you will be provided with a change of address sticker to be attached on the back of your Michigan driving license or identification card.
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- How do I change my address on my drivers license?
- The Michigan Secretary of State makes it simple for you to complete an official address change in one of three ways: online, in person or by mail. To complete this online process, use the MI Express SOS system. If you prefer to change your address in person, visit a local SOS branch with your current drivers license. To submit the change request by mail, fill out a Change-of-Address and Voter Registration Form and send it to the address on the application.
There is no charge to change the address on your Michigan drivers license.
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- How do I change my address on my ID card?
- You can change the address on your ID card the same way you would with your drivers license. Three options are currently available: online, in person or by mail. An online change of address can be made by using the MI ExpressSOS system. If changing your address in person, bring your valid ID card. Complete a Change of Address and Voter Registration Form if you would like to send your request by mail.
The MI SOS does not charge a select fee for an ID card address change.
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- How do I change my name on my car insurance?
- Along with your titling and registration, you must also take steps to change name with your car insurance company. Contact them by phone or in person to have your new name reflected in their system. Be prepared to bring any necessary documents should it be requested of you.
- How do I change my name on my car registration?
- To update names on your car registration, visit a local SOS with the documents listed below:
- Proof of name change, such as a marriage license, divorce decree or anothercourt-approved document
- Your current Michigan drivers license
- Your current car title
- Your current car registration
The Michigan Secretary of State does not charge any fees to correct your car registration.
- How do I change my name on my driver’s license?
- Before changing names on drivers license, you must first update your name with the Social Security Administration. To complete this process with the SSA, simply visit their website and locate a branch near you by searching with your ZIP code. You can also change your name with the SSA by mail.
Thereafter, you will be able to update this information with the Michigan SOS. Visit a local office with the following documentation:
- Proof of name change, such as a marriage license, divorce decree or anothercourt-approved document.
- Your current Michigan drivers license
- How do I change my name on my ID card?
- To change names on ID card, you will need to follow the same steps you would to update the information on your drivers license. First, make your name change with the Social Security Administration prior to modifying your records with the Michigan SOS. Get started by visiting the SSA website and finding a branch near you or mailing your new name request.
You can then visit a Michigan SOS office to update your information in person. Bring the following documentation with you:
- Proof of name change, such as a marriage license, divorce decree or anothercourt-approved document.
- Your current Michigan drivers license
- How do I contact the Social Security Administration for my name change?
- How much does it cost to change my name on my car registration?
- The Michigan Secretary of State does not charge any fee to correct the information on your car registration. In order to petition for name changes, visit a nearby SOS office with the following documents:
- Proof of name change, such as a marriage license, divorce decree or anothercourt-approved document.
- Your current Michigan drivers license
- Your current car title
- Your current car registration
- How much does it cost to change my name on my car title?
- Whenname changing your car title, you must visit a local Secretary of State office with proper identifying documentation and payment for the $15 fee. This fee is subject to change without notice. Vehicle owners will need to present the following:
- Your car title
- Your car registration
- Your MI drivers license
- Proof of name change
- How much does it cost to change my name with the DMV?
- To find out the exact cost of a new name on your Michigan drivers license, contact the Department of State at 1-888-767-6424. You can also inquire about the fee when making your name change request in person. When correcting your name at a local SOS office, you will be required to take a new photo for your drivers license.
- What documents do I need to present for proof of residency?
- When making an address change request, there may be some instances that you are asked to show proof of new residence. Acceptable documents will include the following:
- Utility bill such as your electricity, Internet or water
- Financial statement from your bank
- Voter s Registration Card with new address
- Official letter from an organization you are a part of with new address
- Mortgage agreement
- Rent agreement
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- What documents do I need to present if I am a non-U.S. citizen changing address?
- “Changing my address†on a drivers license can be completed in person with proof of identity. Make sure to bring your current Michigan drivers license with you. In the event that you are asked to submit additional identifying proof, you can present the following documents:
- Permanent Resident Card
- Valid Immigrant Visa with unexpired foreign passport
- I-94 stamped
- Unexpired foreign passport with temporary I-551
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- What penalties will I face if I do not change my address with the DMV?
- The state of Michigan has some strict penalties in place for those who do not update the address on their drivers license. Failure to do so may result in a license suspension. To avoid this consequence, update your address:
- Online.
- In person.
- By mail.
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- When must I change my address with the DMV?
- The Michigan Secretary of State requires drivers to notify them of a new residence whenever you move. You will not be charged any fees for this update. However, you must modify the information on your drivers license, car insurance, car title and car registration to ensure that your records are accurate and up to date.
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