How to Change Your Address with the Arizona MVD (ADOT)

November 1, 2025
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Changing your address with the Arizona MVD is free, fast, and required by law within 10 days of moving. You can do it online from your couch without ever visiting an office.

The great news is that this process is fast, easy, and FREE.

This guide will walk you through the correct online process and clarify the optional $12 fee for a new card.

One Change Updates Everything! In Arizona, your address is a master record. When you change your address on the MVD website, it automatically updates BOTH your driver’s license AND all your vehicle registration records at the same time.

How to Change Your AZ Address Online (The Free, Fast Way)

This is the official and most recommended method. This process is free.

Step 1: Go to the Official MVD Portal

Step 2: Log In or Activate Your Account

  • If you have an account: Log in.
  • If it’s your first time: You must click “Activate Your Account.” You will need your Driver’s License/ID number, Date of Birth, and the last 4 digits of your SSN to complete this one-time setup.

Step 3: Update Your Address

  • Once logged in, go to your profile or look for the “Change Your Address” option.
  • Enter your new mailing and residential addresses. You do not need to upload any “proof” like a utility bill; the system will verify your new address.
  • Confirm the change. You are now finished! Your new address is instantly on file with the MVD, and this step is 100% free.

How to Get a New License Card with Your New Address (Optional $12 Fee)

Your old license with the old address is still legally valid as long as your new address is correct in the MVD system.

However, if you want a new physical card with your new address, you must order one after you complete Step 1.

  • How to Order:
    1. Log in to your azmvdnow.gov account.
    2. Select “Replace Your License/ID.”
    3. Follow the prompts and pay the $12 replacement fee with a credit or debit card.
    4. Your new license will be mailed to your new, updated address.

How to Change Your Address In-Person

If you are unable to use the online portal, you can visit an MVD or an Authorized Third-Party office.

  • Appointments are not required for a simple address change, but they are recommended if you also want to get a new card and want to skip the line.
  • You can schedule an appointment at [https://azmvdnow.gov/appointments] for a “License/ID Card Replacement.”
  • Tell the agent you need to update your address.
  • If you only update the address in the system, it is free.
  • If you also request a new physical card, the $12 replacement fee will apply.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I really have to change my address within 10 days?

Yes. Arizona law (ARS 28-448) requires you to notify the MVD of an address change within 10 days. This ensures you receive important notices, like vehicle registration renewals or jury duty summons.

Do I have to pay $12 to change my address?

NO. It is FREE to change your address in the MVD’s computer system. The $12 fee is OPTIONAL and only applies if you want to order a new plastic license card.

Do I need to show proof of my new address (like a utility bill)?

No. For a standard address change online or in-person, you do not need to provide proof of residency. You only need to provide the new address. (Proof is required if you are applying for a new Travel ID / REAL ID for the first time).

How do I change my address on my car registration?

You don’t have to! When you use the azmvdnow.gov portal to change your address (as shown in Step 1), it automatically updates your driver’s license and all vehicle registrations at the same time.

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