Every state requires you to update your driver's license address after moving. Deadlines range from 10 days (California, New York) to 60 days (Georgia, North Carolina). Find your state below.
In many states, vehicle registration and driver's license have separate deadlines. Always check both. The table below shows the license deadline β see each state's full guide for registration specifics.
| State | License Deadline | Vehicle Reg. | Penalty | Online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 10 days | 10 days | Up to $250 | β |
| Texas | 30 days | 30 days | Moving violation | β |
| Florida | 30 days | 10 days | $30β$60 late fee | β |
| New York | 10 days | 10 days | Suspension risk | β |
| Pennsylvania | 15 days | 15 days | $25 citation | β |
| Illinois | 10 days | 30 days | Up to $100 | β |
| Ohio | 30 days | 30 days | Minor misdemeanor | β |
| Georgia | 60 days | 30 days | Citation possible | β |
| North Carolina | 60 days | 60 days | $50 late fee | β |
| Michigan | 19 days | 10 days | Civil infraction | β |
| Arizona | 10 days | 30 days | Fine up to $100 | β |
| Colorado | 30 days | 30 days | $50 fine | β |
| Washington | 30 days | 30 days | Citation | β |
| Virginia | 60 days | 30 days | $100 fine | β |
| Massachusetts | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Tennessee | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Indiana | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Missouri | 30 days | 30 days | Citation | β |
| Maryland | 10 days | 30 days | $70 fine | β |
| Wisconsin | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Minnesota | 30 days | 30 days | Petty misdemeanor | β |
| South Carolina | 30 days | 45 days | Fine possible | β |
| Alabama | 30 days | 20 days | Fine possible | β |
| Louisiana | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Kentucky | 10 days | 15 days | Fine possible | β |
| Oregon | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Oklahoma | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Connecticut | 10 days | 48 hours | Fine possible | β |
| Nevada | 10 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Arkansas | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Iowa | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Kansas | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Utah | 60 days | 60 days | Fine possible | β |
| New Mexico | 60 days | 60 days | Fine possible | β |
| Nebraska | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| West Virginia | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Idaho | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Hawaii | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| New Hampshire | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Maine | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Delaware | 60 days | 60 days | Fine possible | β |
| Rhode Island | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Montana | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| South Dakota | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| North Dakota | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Alaska | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Vermont | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| Mississippi | 60 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
| New Jersey | 10 days | 60 days | Fine possible | β |
| Wyoming | 30 days | 30 days | Fine possible | β |
California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan each have a dedicated guide with exact steps, required documents, portal links, and FAQs. Click the linked states above.