Address & Name Change
Address Change
If you move, you must update your address on both your driver’s license or ID and vehicle registration within 30 days after changing your address.
Please Note
- Once an address has been changed, a new registration must be issued reflecting the new address by submitting a completed Application For Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home or Vessel Title Certificate.
- By updating your address on your driver’s license or ID, we will automatically update your electronic title.
- A printed title will reflect your previous address until a new title is applied for. To apply for a new title, complete Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration.
- Updating your address with the U.S. Postal Service does not update your motor vehicle records.
- Updating your address for traffic, toll or other violation does not update your motor vehicle records.
How to Change Your Address on Your Driver’s License or ID
Cost
- Online: $27.00 ($25.00 plus $2.00 processing fee)
- In Person: $31.25 plus 2.39% credit/debit card processing fee (minimum $2.00)
What to Bring
REAL ID compliance is indicated by a star on the upper right-hand corner of your Florida driver's license or ID.
1. Are You Real ID Compliant?
- Yes, I have a star: If you are currently REAL ID compliant, you will only need to provide your address change documents (see below).
- No, I do not have a star or I do not currently have a Florida driver's license or ID: If you are not currently REAL ID compliant, you must bring documents that validate your identity, Social Security Number (SSN) and Orange County residential address. For most customers, those documents are 1) your birth certificate or passport and 2) your social security card and 3) two proofs of Orange County residential address.
2. Address Change Documents
Customers must submit two different documents with their new residential address (copies are acceptable). Common documents include:
- Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement
- Florida Voter Registration Card
- Florida Vehicle Registration or Title
- A utility bill or hook up/work order
- Homeowner’s insurance policy or bill
- Automobile insurance policy or bill
- Mail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, credit card statements or investment account statements
- Mail from Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including city and county agencies)
- Personal mail that does not list the recipient as “occupant”. Example: Magazines, journals, etc.
Customers who do not have any of the above documents in their name may provide two proofs of residential address from a parent, step-parent, legal guardian or other person with whom they reside and a Certification of Address form.
Name Change
If you legally change your name, you must update your name on both your driver’s license or ID and vehicle registration within 30 days after changing your name.
Name changes my only be completed in person. Customers cannot change their name on their driver’s license or ID online.
Immigrant and Nonimmigrant VISA Holders
Customers who have legally changed their name by marriage, divorce or court order must update their USCIS documents to reflect their name change before they can update their name on their driver's license or ID.
Please Note
- Once a name has been changed, a new registration must be issued reflecting the new name by submitting a completed Application For Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home or Vessel Title Certificate.
- By updating your name on your driver’s license or ID, we will automatically update your electronic title.
- A printed title will reflect your previous name until a new title is applied for. To apply for a new title, complete Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration.
How to Change Your Name on Your Driver’s License or ID
Change Your Name in Person
Follow these steps to change your name on your driver’s license or ID.
Cost
- In Person: $31.25 plus 2.39% credit/debit card processing fee (minimum $2.00)
What to Bring
REAL ID compliance is indicated by a star on the upper right-hand corner of your Florida driver's license or ID.
1. Are You Real ID Compliant?
- Yes, I have a star: If you are currently REAL ID compliant, you will only need to provide your name change document(s) (see below).
- No, I do not have a star or I do not currently have a Florida driver's license or ID: If you are not currently REAL ID compliant, you must bring documents that validate your identity, Social Security Number (SSN) and Orange County residential address in addition to your name change document(s). For most customers, those documents are 1) your birth certificate or passport and 2) your social security card and 3) two proofs of Orange County residential address.
2. Name Change Documents
If you have legally changed your name by marriage, divorce or court order, you must submit an original or certified U.S. marriage certificate(s), U.S. divorce document(s) or other court order(s). Copies are not accepted unless certified by the issuing authority.
Marriage certificates must be recognized by the state of Florida. Generally, marriage certificates issued in Florida or another state in accordance with the respective laws of those states are recognized by the State of Florida. Church-issued marriage certificates are not accepted.
Certified copies of marriage certificates or divorce decrees may be obtained at the Clerk of Court in the county where it was originally filed.
Specific document requirements may vary depending on the individual.