Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have different addresses on my driver license and my vehicle registration?
When you apply for a change of address with the Missouri DOR, your new address is reflected on your driving record and your vehicle record. You can have a different address on your driver s license than the one on your car registration. Though, to have your new address reflected on your driver s license card, you will have to appear in person at a DOR licensing office to fill out an Address Change Request Form. Driver s license replacement fees will apply.

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How do I change my address on my car insurance?
To find out steps to change address on your car insurance policy, you will need to contact your insurance provider. Companies vary in the manner in which they accept an address change request. The process may take place by mail, phone, online, or in person with your local insurance agent. Contact your insurance provider for the most accurate information on how to update your address.

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How do I change my address on my car registration?
To change address on car registration, you may submit an address change request either apply online, in person, or by mail. To apply in person or by mail fill out an Address Change Request Form and submit it to the Missouri Department of Revenue. Mail your completed request to:

Missouri Department of Revenue

P.O. Box 100

Jefferson City, MO 65105-0100

The Missouri DOR recommends that you complete a change of address using their online form in order to expedite the process.

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How do I change my address on my commercial drivers license?
To change address on CDL license in Missouri, fill out an application at your local DOR licensing office. Bring proof of your new residential/mailing address, such as a bank statement or utility bill. Then, you will be responsible for paying the replacement CDL fee so your new address is printed on the commercial license.

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How do I change my address on my drivers license?
To change addresses on drivers license, you may submit an address change request in person. You must fill out an Address Change Request Form at a Missouri DOR licensing office. On the form, you have the option to change your address with the Driver s License Records, Individual Income Tax Records, and/or Motor Vehicle Records. Check the boxes that apply. Bring with you acceptable proof of your new address, such as a rental agreement or utility bill. A replacement fee will apply for a drivers license that reflects your new address.

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How do I change my address on my ID card?
To change addresses on ID cards, you may submit an address change request in person. To apply in person or by mail, fill out an Address Change Request Form and take it to a Missouri Department of Revenue Licensing Office. Bring with you acceptable forms of proof of your new address such as a rental agreement or utility bill. A replacement fee may apply to have your updated address reflected on your ID card.

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How do I change my name on my car insurance?
To change your name on your car insurance policy, contact your insurance provider. Companies vary in the manner in which you may update your name on your policy. The process can take place by mail, phone, online or in person with your local insurance agent. Make sure that you can provide proof of your legal name change in case you are asked to do so.
How do I change my name on my car registration?
To apply for a name change on car registration, you need to apply for a new car title in your new name. To update names on car titles, fill out an Application for Title and License and submit it to the DMV along with proof of your legal name change, the original title, and the $11 application fee. You may submit this information either by mail or in person at a Missouri DOR licensing office. Fees are subject to change.
How do I change my name on my driver’s license?
To change name on drivers license you must present acceptable documentation of your legal name change. Acceptable forms of proof are as follows:
  • Certified Marriage Certificate
  • Certified Court Order
  • Divorce decree

All drivers must first change their names with the Social Security Administration. You may apply for a duplicate driver license in your new name or a renewed one if it is within six months of your expiration date. Driver s license renewal and replacement fees apply.

How do I change my name on my ID card?
To change name on ID card, you must visit a Missouri Department of Revenue licensing office and present one of the following:
  • Certified Marriage Certificate
  • Updated Social Security Card reflecting official name change
  • Certified Court Order

ID card renewal and replacement fees apply.

How do I contact the Social Security Administration for my name change?
To make an official name change with the Social Security Administration, you can either mail the following information or visit the SSA office nearest you:
  • Complete an Application for a Social Security card
  • Provide the court document mandating your legal name change, such as a marriage or divorce certificate
  • Provide proof of your identity with a driver s license, state ID, or US Passport
  • Provide proof of your citizenship with a U.S. birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, etc.

You must present the original court document or a copy certified by the issuing agency. The SSA will not accept photocopies of original documents. For more information on how to change your name legally, visit the Social Security Administration website.

How much does it cost to change my name on my car registration?
To change names on car registration, you must apply for a new car title. To apply for a new car title, fill out an application and submit it to the DMV along with proof of your legal name change and the original title. The fee schedule for a new vehicle title is as follows:
  • Motor vehicles and trailers: $11
  • Boat/Vessel: $10
  • Outboard Motors: $7.50

You may apply for a name change on car registration either in person at a Missouri DOR office or by mail. Fees are subject to change.

How much does it cost to change my name on my car title?
To change names on car title documentation, you must apply for a new title with the Missouri DOR. The fee for a new title is currently $11. To apply for a new car title, you will need to fill out an Application for Title and License and submit it to the DMV along with proof of your legal name change and the original title. If you have a boat, the cost is $10 for a new title for your boat that reflects your legal name change. Onboard motor titles are $7.50. To get a new title for your boat or vessel, fill out an Application for a Missouri Boat/Vessel or Outboard Motor Title and Registration. You may submit it in person or by mail.
How much does it cost to change my name with the DMV?
To change your name with the Missouri DMV, you must pay the applicable fees for that particular service. You may need to apply for a renewal or for a replacement driver s license, nondriver ID card, vehicle title/registration. Currently it costs $11 to change name on car title. A replacement driver s license greatly varies depending on the length of validation and driver license class. Fees are subject to change.
What documents do I need to present for proof of residency?
To update your address on your driver s license, visit a Missouri DMV office. Bring with you proof of your new address. You will have to bring proof of both your mailing and your residential address. Acceptable forms of proof include:
  • Utility Bill
  • Voter Registration Card
  • Paycheck
  • Housing Lease

There are many other forms of proof acceptable to the Missouri DMV for an address change. Though the document needs to be current, P.O boxes are not accepted as a residential address.

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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-U.S. citizen looking to change address on drivers license, bring proof of your legal presence in the United States to the DMV:
  • Permanent Resident ID card
  • Temporary stamp on a foreign passport
  • Employment Authorization card

Along with proof of legal status in the country, you will also need to bring proof of your new residential address such as a utility bill or paycheck.

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What penalties will I face if I do not change my address with the DMV?
If you do not fill out a Missouri DMV address change form, you may face some unintended consequences such as neglecting to re-register your vehicle or driving with an expired license. It is important that you keep your address on file uptodate so that you may receive correspondence from the DOR, like renewal notices. There is no cost to update the address on record with the Missouri DOR. If you would like your updated address to be reflected on your driver s license, then you must visit your local licensing office to do so.

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When must I change my address with the DMV?
You should change address on DMV documentation as soon as you have moved or changed your mailing address. Time-sensitive information such as driver s license and car registration renewal reminder notices are sent to your address on file with the DMV. It is in your best interest to fill out an Address Change Request Form as soon as possible. You may easily update your address on the DOR website or you may mail in the application or take it to your local licensing office to be processed. Mail your application to:

Missouri Department of Revenue

P.O. Box 100

Jefferson City, MO 65105-0100

There is no charge to change your address on record with the Missouri DOR. However replacement fees may apply if you chose to have your new address reflected on your driver s license card.

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