Handling Address Changes With California DMV Services

Act of updating your state DMV for address change shows the sense of responsibility you carry. But only the intent of exhibiting the behavior expected from a responsible car owner in California will not suffice. You will be supposed to gather the complete information and details pertaining to DMV services for address changes. The process that your local DMV follows can vary on the ground level from other DMVs. 

This is a must to have an updated license, vehicle registration and car title. You also notify your insurance provider. If you also reside in California, you must have been at least once to DMV office for taking up auto registration services or related affairs. If you are planning to change your address or you have already moved to new house, remember that you have only 10 days after moving to new residence to notify California DMV for the change in address. 

REPORTING ADDRESS CHANGE IN PERSON: 

First locate the nearest DMV office to your place. Carry the current documents such as the license you are holding, vehicle registration number along with proper identification to prove your citizenship. Fill the application form for change in address. The change of address is free in itself, but if you want a duplicate license to be issued with updated address then it will cost you $28. 

REPORTING CHANGE IN ADDRESS VIA MAIL: 

Fill the change of address form completely and carefully before sending it to the following address- 

DMV CHANGE OF ADDRESS, PO Box Number 942859, Sacramento, CA 94259-0001. As mentioned above as well, the change in address is free of cost. By the time you receive the same, you can write the new address, sign and date it and keep it along with the license but untapped and unstapled 

REPORT THE ADDRESS CHANGE WITH INTERNET: 

You can accomplish the task over internet as well. Various online options are available free of cost for updating the address changes. You will be required to show the latest driver license or ID card, vehicle registration number and details of old and new address. This will take 3 business days to update the DMV record.