If you need to update the address on your Georgia driver’s license (or ID) after moving, here’s a clear step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Know the timing rule
- If you’re new to Georgia, you must update your license within 30 days of establishing residency.
- If you’re already a Georgia driver, you have 60 days from your move to update your address.(Georgia Department of Driver Services, Georgia Department of Driver Services)
Step 2: Understand if you qualify online or in person
You may be eligible for online address change if all of the following apply:
- You hold a Georgia Real ID license or ID (identifiable by a gold or black star in the top right corner).(Georgia Department of Driver Services)
- You’re a U.S. citizen. Non-U.S. citizens must visit a Customer Service Center (CSC) in person.(Georgia Department of Driver Services)
- You have at least 6 months left on your current license. If you’re within 150 days of expiration, you’ll be required to renew instead of just changing the address.(Georgia Department of Driver Services)
If you don’t meet those criteria or hold a CDL, you must complete the change in person at a DDS CSC. CDL address changes require in‑person processing by federal law.(Georgia Department of Driver Services, Georgia Department of Driver Services)
Step 3: Choose your method
Option A: Online via video verification
- Create a DDS Online Services account or use the DDS 2 GO mobile app.
- Complete a secure video call through the platform to verify your identity. Once verified, you’ll be prompted to update your address online.(Georgia Department of Driver Services, Reddit)
- This is available 24/7 and is generally the fastest route.
Option B: Video verification by phone
- Create a DDS Online account.
- Call the DDS Contact Center at (678) 413‑8858 during their hours (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.).
- Complete video verification over the call, then you’ll be granted access to change your address online.(Georgia Department of Driver Services, Reddit)
Option C: In‑person at a DDS CSC
- Bring your current driver’s license or ID.
- Also bring one document with your name and new residential address if you already have a Real ID; otherwise, bring two residential address documents that meet Real ID requirements.(Georgia Department of Driver Services)
- Be prepared to have your photo taken.
- Submit the required DDS form online before arriving.(Georgia Department of Driver Services, Georgia Department of Driver Services)
Step 4: Fees & limits
- Your first name or address change within a license term is free.
- A second or subsequent change costs $10 (unless you’re within 150 days of expiration, in which case you must renew instead).(Georgia Department of Driver Services)
Step 5: What happens next
- If you’re eligible and use the online/video method, your license will update, and your new card should arrive by mail within ~30 days.(Georgia Department of Driver Services, Georgia Department of Driver Services)
- If done in person, you’ll receive a temporary/interim card immediately and the permanent one by mail within about 45 days.(Georgia Department of Driver Services, Georgia Department of Driver Services)
- Your digital license or ID (mobile version) will automatically reflect the updated address once the physical card is issued.(Georgia Department of Driver Services)
Summary Table
| Method | Use if… | Bring… | Cost | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online video | Real ID, U.S. citizen, ≥6 mo left | None | Free (first time) | Instant video → address change → card mailed (~30 days) |
| Phone video | Same eligibility as above, prefer calling | None | Free (first time) | Video call → online access → card mailed |
| In-person at CSC | No Real ID, non-citizen, CDL, or prefer in person | License + 1 or 2 proof-of-address documents + photo | Free (first time); $10 thereafter | Interim card issued that day; permanent card arrives (~45 days) |
If you have a Real ID, are a U.S. citizen, and meet the criteria, the easiest route is to change your address using DDS’s secure video process online or by phone. Otherwise, go to a local DDS Customer Service Center, bring proof of your new address, and update in person. Expect up to $10 in fees if you’ve already used your free update, and allow up to 6 weeks for the card to arrive.