Arizona - Changes to your Driver's License or State ID

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Procedure

Change Your Address

• You may change your address - online, by contacting MVD or by visiting an MVD Office.
• Provide the following information: your name, date of birth and driver license or identification card number.
• You do not need to pay anything to change your address on MVD's records. In case you would like to request a replacement driver license or ID card, you will need to pay the replacement fee of $12.00.
• When you change your address on MVD's records, it will automatically change the address on your driver license record and on each vehicle record where you are designated to receive the registration.

Change Your Name

1. You will need to contact MVD to have your record reflect your new name.
2. They will verify your Social Security number before your record can be updated. Therefore, you must first get in touch with Social Security Administration online or by calling 800.772.1213 (toll-free TTY number: 800.325.0778) for information on how to change your name on their records.
3. After you have changed your name with Social Security Administration, wait for two days for their computer system to be updated.
4. Once its updated, visit any MVD or authorized third-party office to present identification in both your new and previous names. This identification must be an original or certified copy of one of these documents (Certified copies must be certified by the issuing agency):
   Marriage certificate/license
   Divorce decree
   Certificate of citizenship/naturalization
   Court order

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Required Documents

Change of Name

Identification documents:

• Marriage certificate/license
• Divorce decree
• Certificate of citizenship/naturalization
• Court order

Office Locations & Contacts

Arizona Department of Transportation

Motor Vehicle Division
P.O. Box 2100
MD 555M
Phoenix, AZ 85001

Motor Vehicle Inquiries: 602-255-0072
General Inquiries: 602.712.7355

Email Contact Form
Website

MVD Hours and Locations

List of authorized third-party offices

Eligibility

You must have valid Arizona Driver license or State ID.

Fees

• Reporting Change of Address/Name: No fee
• Replacement driver license or ID card: $12.00

Payment may be made by cash, check, travelers check or money order (payable to Motor Vehicle Division) for most fees; credit cards may be used at some offices. Returned check and reinstatement fees may not be paid by check.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

Change Your Address

You need to update the address on your file with MVD to be able to receive renewal notices or other correspondence concerning your driver license or vehicle records. You may be cited by law enforcement if you do not change your address within the 10 days.

Change Your Name

Driver's license and identification card holders are required under Arizona Law to report any change of name to Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) within 10 days.

Required Information

Change Your Address

• Driver's license or identification card holders' name
• Date of birth
• Driver's license or identification card number
• New address

Change of Name

• Applicant old and new full name
• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number
• Driver License
• Identification Card Number
• Expiry date

Need for the Document

Driver's license and identification card holders are required under Arizona Law to report any change in their personal information (example: address, name) to Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). Following are procedures on how you can inform MVD about those changes.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Your driving license or state identification card can be used for travel, applying passport, proof of citizenship, social security, personal identification and other legal purposes.

External Links

• Arizona Department of Transportation Website:

http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/driver-services/driver-license-information/change-your-address-or-name

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