As of January 1, 2022, California residents will need to update their driver’s license with their current address within 10 days of moving, according to a new law passed by the state legislature. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has made the process of changing your address on your driver’s license easier than ever, allowing residents to do so online, by mail, or in person at a local DMV office.
The new law aims to ensure that the DMV has accurate and up-to-date information for all licensed drivers in the state. Having the correct address on file is crucial for a variety of reasons, including ensuring that important correspondence such as traffic tickets, renewal notices, and registration information reaches the driver in a timely manner.
“Keeping your address up to date with the DMV is not only a legal requirement, but it also ensures that you receive important information related to your driving privileges,” said DMV spokesperson Sarah Johnson. “We encourage all California residents to take the necessary steps to update their address promptly to avoid any potential issues down the road.”
To update your address on your driver’s license online, residents can log in to the DMV’s website and follow the prompts to submit their new address information. The process is quick and easy, requiring only a few minutes of your time. Residents can also choose to update their address by mail by filling out a Change of Address Form and mailing it to the DMV’s headquarters in Sacramento.
For those who prefer to update their address in person, the DMV has offices located throughout the state where residents can visit to make the change. Appointments are recommended to avoid long wait times, but walk-in service is also available at most locations.
In addition to updating your driver’s license, it is important to remember to update your vehicle registration and insurance information with your new address as well. Failure to do so can result in fines or penalties for having incorrect information on file with the DMV.
The new law also requires California residents to notify the DMV if they no longer reside in the state. This can be done by filling out a Change of Address form and indicating that you have moved out of California. Failure to notify the DMV of your change in residency can result in your driver’s license being suspended.
“Moving can be a busy and hectic time, but it is important to remember to update your address with the DMV to avoid any potential issues with your driving privileges,” said Johnson. “We are here to help make the process as smooth and seamless as possible for all California residents.”
Overall, the new law requiring California residents to update their driver’s license with their current address within 10 days of moving is designed to ensure that the DMV has accurate and up-to-date information for all licensed drivers in the state. By making the process of updating your address easier than ever, the DMV is hoping to encourage more residents to take the necessary steps to comply with the law and avoid any potential issues with their driving privileges.
