Texas dps drivers license change of address

Do you need to change the address on your license? Process your Texas Drivers license address change now and avoid going to the DPS. There are three ways in which to change the address on your license in Texas. The following are your options: Online, By Mail and In Person. Going in person to any driver license office is very convenient because the DPS employees will tell you what forms need to be completed. As a final option, you can also sign up on our website and download your drivers license address change checklist. We’ll supply you with all of the required forms, rules, and steps. Please click below to get started with your Texas license address change.

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Texas Drivers License Address Change Information

All new addresses must be updated with the DPS within thirty (30) days of acquiring your new address. If your license is expiring with the next 30 days, you can wait to process your renewal and update your address at the same time. 

Online

Steps

• Online address changes are not allowed for Class A or Class B commercial and non commercial licenses.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Please make sure that your license is current. It must not be expired.
• You must be older than eighteen (18) years of age.
• Suspended driver licenses or licenses with unpaid (outstanding) tickets and warrants are not permitted.
• Have your current ID card or drivers license handy because you will be asked for the number.
• The expiration date on your drivers license will not change after the new address update.
• You may optionally give money to donation programs such as the Blindness Education, Screening, Treatment (BEST) program and the Glenda Dawson-Donate Life Texas Registry.
• You may optionally Register To Vote in Texas.
• Pay the COST of $11.00 with any of the following cards – Visa, Discover Card, Master Card, American Express.
• Have your Social Security Number. You will be asked for the last four (4) digits.
• You will need to have access to a printer in which to print the receipt and the temporary drivers license. This temporary license will only be valid for sixty (60) days.

If you meet all the above conditions, you can visit the Change of Address page to begin your online Texas license or ID card address update. A printer is required to print your temporary drivers license which will be valid for sixty (60) days.

You will receive your license or ID card in the mail in less than three (3) weeks.

Note: The law in Texas states you can only have ONE drivers license. Please destroy your old license.

In Person

Steps

By Contacting the Texas DPS

Steps

1. You can have the Change of Address form sent via mail to your current address by completing these steps:
2. Be prepared to include payment for $11.00 to cover the COST of the address change.
3. Cash is not accepted. Only Checks or Money Order.
4. Please make payment to Texas Department of Public Safety and mail payment to:
   Texas Department of Public Safety
   PO Box 149008
   Austin, Texas, 78714-9008

You will receive your license or ID card in the mail in less than three (3) weeks.

Note: The law in Texas states you can only have ONE drivers license. Please destroy your old license.

Have NOT received my New Drivers License

If it’s been over 3 weeks and you still haven’t received your new or updated drivers license via mail, you need to contact the DPS. You can do so, by using any of the following methods:

• Visiting the Texas Where’s My License or ID webpage. You’ll need to input your License number or ID number, and Date of Birth.
• By Calling the DPS, from 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday, at any of the following numbers:
  • For English: 512-424-2600
  • En Español: 512-424-7181

For your complete list and to get all your Texas DPS forms and instructions, please click below to get started.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) handles license renewals. To renew your Texas driver license, motorcycle license or identification card, click the link below:

Renew Your Driver License

Phone

Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM - 5PM (Central Time). Due to the large number of calls we receive, you may experience longer than average hold times during certain hours. Our busiest times during the week are Mondays, Tuesdays, and daily 11AM to 2PM. Customers calling outside these times may experience shorter hold times. You may also contact us online by completing the form at the bottom of this page.

Toll-Free

1 (888) 368-4689

1 (888) DMV-GOTX

Local (Austin)

(512) 465-3000

Fax

(512) 465-4129

Dealer Contacts

ContactPhone NumberDealer Licensing Receptionist(512) 465-4029eTAG Helpline(512) 465-4010Licensing/Salvage Information(888) 368-4689 or (512) 465-3000

Law Enforcement Contacts

ContactPhone NumberFaxLaw Enforcement Assistance Team(512) 465-1243Advertising(512) 465-4147Dealer Enforcement/Training(888) 368-4689 or (512) 465-3000Enforcement Division Administrative Staff(512) 465-4204Lemon Law(888) 368-4689 or (512) 465-3000Motor Vehicle Investigations(512) 465-4205(512) 465-5651Motor Carrier Investigations(512) 465-1350(512) 465-5652Motor Carrier Enforcement/Training(512) 465-1350(512) 465-5652

Other Contacts

ContactPhone NumberMotor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA)(512) 465-1485Office of Administrative Hearings(512) 465-5000Media Inquiries(512) 465-1484Specialty License Plates (including Military)(512) 374-5010

Mail

Mailing Address

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) 
4000 Jackson Avenue 
Austin, Texas 78731

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Please include the following with all correspondence:

• First and last name
• Return mailing address
• Vehicle information (Vehicle Identification Number)
• Telephone number
• Email address
• Detailed description of your comment or concern (background information) and explain how we can assist you
• For dealers, provide your dealer license number and/or work item number

Contact Us Online

Messages submitted through this form are typically addressed within 3 business days.

Please include the following with all online correspondence:

• Vehicle Information (Vehicle Identification Number)
• First and Last Name
• Telephone Number
• County of Residence or Zip Code
• Detailed description of your comment or concern (background) and explain how we can assist you
• For dealers, provide your dealer license number or application number

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You may request government records under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552). Please click the link below to visit our Open Records page for more information or to submit a request.

  Open Records Requests

TxDMV does not issue or renew the Texas driver license. If you have a driver license inquiry, please contact the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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