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How to Handle a Change of Address in Vermont

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

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

REPORTING A CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO THE DRIVER LICENSE DIVISION

Vermont law gives you a maximum of one month after moving residence to inform the Vermont Driver License Division of your change in address. If you want to update the address in your driver's license, you must also apply for a duplicate driver license. Reporting a change of address to your local driver license office is simple, and can be done in person, via mail, or online. 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 local driver license office nearest you.
  2. Bring your current license along with at least identification. You will also have to fill out an application form.
  3. Pay the fee of $15, in cash or check. Credit card transactions are not accepted.
  4. For more information on whether you can avail of a change of address from a local driver license office or mobile station click here.

Reporting an address change by mail:

  1. Complete the application form and mail it to the following address: 
    Vermont DMV

    120 State Street
    


    Montpelier, Vermont 05603-0001
  2. Include the fee of $15, if you wish to obtain a new license with the updated address, which can be paid through a check or money order made payable to the Division of Driver Licenses.

Reporting an address change via the Internet:

  1. You can report a change of address online by visiting the online service website DMV Express and following the instructions carefully.

[http://www.dmv.com/redirect?url=http://www.aot.state.vt.us/DMV/LICENSES/PROOFOFIDREQUIRED.htm ]

  1. In order to update your address in your driver's license you will have to apply for a duplicate license.
  2. The fee for a duplicate license is $15. You will not incur any extra charges for online transactions.

ADDRESS CHANGE ON YOUR VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION

In order to have your new address updated in the DMV records you will have to fill up an application form and submit it to the local DMV office in person, via mail or online. 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.

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 Vermont 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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