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How to Handle a Change of Address in Montana

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

If you are a Montana 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 Montana Driver License Division of a change in address within 10 days of moving to a new residence, and to obtain a replacement driver license. Reporting a change of address to your local driver license office is simple, and can be done in person or by mail. If you are a commercial license holder, apply in person at your local driver license office.

Reporting an address change in person:

  1. Locate the driver license office nearest you.
  2. Bring your current license, along with proper identification to prove your citizenship or legal presence.
  3. Pay the fee of $10, in cash, check, or money order payable to the Division of Driver Licenses.
  4. If you were issued your driver license before July 1, 1997, you will be provided with a change of address sticker, which must be affixed to the back of your license. If you received your license after July 1, 1997, your new license will arrive in the mail.
  5. If you want the address to be displayed on the license then you have to file for a duplicate license in the driver exam stations.
  6. The process normally takes about two weeks.

Reporting an address change by mail:

  1. Complete the change of address form and mail it to the following address: 
    Motor Vehicle Division
Records Section
P.O. Box 201430
Helena, Montana 59620-1430
  2. Include the fee of $10, which can be paid through a check or money order made payable to the Division of Driver Licenses.
  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 30 days.

ADDRESS CHANGE ON YOUR VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION

  1. You must notify your County treasurer office of a change of address and have this information updated on your Montana Vehicle Title and Registration certificate. This must be done within 60 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 County treasurer office or via mail, and your records will be updated at no charge.

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 Montana 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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