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How to Handle a Change of Address in Massachusetts

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

If you are a Massachusetts resident and have changed addresses or plan to do so in the near future, you must have the address information updated on your license, vehicle registration and title certificate. You are also required to notify your insurance provider of your new address.

REPORTING A CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO THE DRIVER LICENSE DIVISION

You must notify the Massachusetts Driver License Division of a change in address within 30 days of moving to a new residence, and to obtain a replacement driver license. Reporting a change of address to your Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is simple, and can be done in person, via mail, telephone, or online. If you are a commercial license holder, apply in person at your local RMV office.

Reporting an address change in person:

  1. Locate the Registry of Motor Vehicles nearest you.
  2. Bring your completed change of address form, or get it at the RMV.
  3. Pay the fee of $20, for obtaining new license, in cash, check payable to ‘Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles'. Discover, Visa and Master Card are also accepted.
  4. If address change sticker is used on the present license, then it is free.
  5. The process normally takes about 7 days.

Reporting an address change by mail:

  1. Complete the change of address form and mail it to the following address: 
    Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) ,
Attn: Address Change,
PO Box 55889,
Boston, MA 02205-5889
  2. Include the fee of $20, if you want a new license which can be paid through a check or money order made payable to ‘Registry of Motor Vehicles'. Discover, Visa and Master Card are also accepted.
  3. Your replacement license (or a change of address sticker to be affixed to the back of your license) will arrive via mail in approximately 7 days.

Reporting an address change by telephone:

  1. In case you own a digital photo license, make a call to the RMV Telephone Center.
  2. Call (617) 351-4500 from the 339, 617,781 or 857 area codes, or call (800) 858-3926 from the 351, 413, 508, 774 or 978 area codes.
  3. People from Massachusetts or hearing impaired can call 1-(877) RMV-TTDD, 1-(877) 768-8833.
  4. Follow the verbal instructions carefully.
  5. Select your payment type. Pay the fee of $20 for a new license. You can pay with a Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Attaching a change of address label is free of cost.

Reporting an address change via the Internet:

  1. You can report a change of address online by visiting online address change and following the instructions carefully.
  2. Pay the fee of $20, for a new license.
  3. An email confirmation of your address change will be received within 48 hours. .

ADDRESS CHANGE ON YOUR VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION

  1. You must notify your Registry of Motor Vehicles of a change of address and have this information updated on your Massachusetts Vehicle Title and Registration certificate. This must be done within 30 days of moving to a new address, since this will allow you to receive your renewal notice and any other correspondence in a timely fashion.
  2. You can either report the change of address in person by visiting your Registry of Motor Vehicles or via mail, and your records will be updated at no charge. You can also choose to report the change of address online.

NOTIFYING YOUR INSURANCE SERVICE PROVIDER OF AN ADDRESS CHANGE

  1. You must also notify your insurance provider of your change of address, so that you receive timely information regarding due dates for payments, renewals, and other communication.
  2. To save time and money, some Massachusetts drivers who change addresses choose to obtain a free quote for new auto insurance instead of changing the address with their current insurance provider. Not only does this save the hassle of contacting and notifying the current insurance company, but it could potentially save hundreds of dollars by identifying companies that offer lower rates and/or better coverage.

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