Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have different addresses on my driver license and my vehicle registration?
Since Wyoming s DOT does not require residents to obtain duplicate drivers licenses or car registrations after an address change, it is possible to have different addresses on these documents.

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How do I change my address on my car insurance?
To change your address with your Wyoming car insurance company, call the customer service number listed on your insurance card, policy or other documentation. Once connected, ask the representative “How do I change my address on my car insurance?” They will direct you on the appropriate steps you must take to successfully complete the address change on your car insurance.

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How do I change my address on my car registration?
The Wyoming address change checklist for vehicle registrations varies based on the county you reside in. To find out where to change your address, contact a local Wyoming DOT office. To successfully change your address on your car registration, you are required to provide proof of residency.

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How do I change my address on my commercial drivers license?
To submit an address change request for your Wyoming commercial drivers license, follow the same steps to change addresses on a drivers licenses. In order to change your address on a CDL you must print and complete a Notice of Address Changing Form FSDL-753 and submit it by mail, by fax or in person at a local Wyoming DOT office. To obtain a commercial drivers license with your new address, visit a DOT office in person.

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How do I change my address on my drivers license?
Once you have moved to a new residence in Wyoming, you have 10 days to request an official address change through the Wyoming DOT. To do so, print and complete a Notice of Address Changing Form FSDL-753 and submit it by mail, by fax or in person at a local Wyoming DOT office. Faxed address change requests can be sent to 307-777-3823, while mailed address change forms should be submitted to the following address:

Wyoming Department of Transportation Driver Services 5300 Bishop Blvd Cheyenne, WY 82009

To obtain a new drivers license that reflects your official address change, you must visit a DOT office in person.

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How do I change my address on my ID card?
The steps to change addresses on Wyoming ID cards are the same as the steps to change your address on your drivers license. To do so, you must print and complete a Notice of Address Changing Form FSDL-753 and submit it by mail, by fax or in person at a local Wyoming DOT office. To obtain an ID card with your new address, you must visit a DOT office in person.

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How do I change my name on my car insurance?
To change your name with your Wyoming car insurance company, call the customer service number on your insurance card or policy documentation and ask a representative what steps you must take in order to successfully request a legal name change.
How do I change my name on my car registration?
Requirements to change names on Wyoming car registrations vary depending on the county you live in. To find out how to change your name legally on your car registration, visit a local Wyoming DOT office and ask a DOT official what steps you need to take in order to do so.
How do I change my name on my driver’s license?
Before you can submit a name change request with Wyoming DOT, you will need to first complete an official name change with the Social Security Administration (SSA). To do so, you must print and complete an Application for Social Security Card Form SS-5 and submit it along with documents proving your identity, legal name change and US presence to a local SSA office by mail or in person.

Examples of applicable documents include:

  • Proof of identity:
    • Drivers license
    • ID card
    • US passport
  • Legal US presence:
    • US birth certificate
    • US work permit with I-94
    • US certificate of citizenship
  • Proof of name change:
    • Court order
    • Marriage certificate
    • Divorce decree

Once you request a name change with the SSA, visit a local Wyoming DOT office to complete the process to change names. At the office, you will be required to surrender your current drivers license and present the DOT official with your official name change documentation. You will also be required to take a new drivers license photo as well as provide a new signature. The fee to receive a new drivers license is $15.

How do I change my name on my ID card?
The steps to change names on Wyoming ID cards are the same as the legal name change process for drivers licenses. Prior to visiting a Wyoming DOT office, you must submit name change forms and an Application for Social Security Card Form SS-5 to a local SSA office.

Once you have completed the name change process with the SSA, you must visit a local Wyoming DOT office and follow these steps:

  1. Surrender your current ID card
  2. Present DOT officials with your name changing documents
  3. Take a new photo for your license
  4. Provide a new signature
  5. Pay the $10 duplicate ID card fee
How do I contact the Social Security Administration for my name change?
Prior to submitting a petition for name changes at a local Wyoming DOT office, you will need to notify the SSA. To do so, print and complete an Application for Social Security Card Form SS-5 and submit it by mail or in person at a local SSA office. You will need to also provide the SSA with documents proving your legal name change, identity and US presence.
How much does it cost to change my name on my car registration?
The fee to change your name on your Wyoming car registration varies depending on the county you reside in. You can contact a local Wyoming DOT office for more information.
How much does it cost to change my name on my car title?
Duplicate car title fees vary based on the Wyoming county that you live in. To find out exact fees, contact local Wyoming DOT office and ask an official “How much does it cost to change my name on my car title?”
How much does it cost to change my name with the DMV?
The cost of submitting a legal name change with the Wyoming DOT depends on the documents you are requesting and the county you reside in. Fees are as follows:
  • Drivers license: $15
  • Identification card: $10
  • Title/Registration: Fees vary by county

To inquire about the title and registration fee you will be required to pay in the county you reside in, you can contact a local Wyoming DOT office for more information.

What documents do I need to present for proof of residency?
There are many documents you can submit to the Wyoming DOT in order to prove your residency status when requesting an official address change. Applicable documents include:
  • Current utility bill (name and address must be printed)
  • Current rental or lease agreement (name and address must be printed)
  • Voter registration card
  • Vehicle registration

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What documents do I need to present if I am a non-U.S. citizen changing address?
If you are a non-US citizen in Wyoming, the address change request process only requires you to submit a proof of residency and the Notice of Change of Address form. Applicants are not required to submit documents to prove citizenship.

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What penalties will I face if I do not change my address with the DMV?
Penalties for failing to notify the Wyoming DOT of an official address change may include fines. To avoid any negative consequences, simply visit a local Wyoming DOT office and ask an official how to proceed with an address change request.

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When must I change my address with the DMV?
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (DOT) requires residents to notify the department within 10 days of changing addresses when moving.

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