Utah DMV Change of Address Guide (DLD vs. DMV)

Moving to a new home in Utah is exciting, but it comes with a strict deadline: state law requires you to update your address within 10 days.

But here is the “Utah secret” that trips up most residents: You have to update your address in two different places.

Utah splits its services between the Driver License Division (DLD) and the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). They are separate agencies with separate computer systems. If you only update your driver’s license, your vehicle registration renewal will still go to your old house.

This guide will walk you through the correct, two-step process to ensure both your license and your car are legally registered at your new home.

The “Two-Agency” Rule: Don’t Miss a Step

Before you start, understand that you must complete both of these steps to be fully compliant:

1. Step 1 (Your License): Update your record with the Driver License Division (DLD). This ensures your ID is valid.
2. Step 2 (Your Car): Update your record with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This ensures you receive your registration renewal and tax notices.

How to Change Your DRIVER’S LICENSE Address (DLD)

This is for your person. You have two ways to do this.

Method 1: Online (Fastest & Free)

This is the best method. It updates your legal record instantly for free.

• Note: This updates your record in the DLD system, but it does not give you a new plastic card. Your old card with the old address is still valid.

1. Visit the DLD Portal: Go to the official Utah DLD Address Change page.
2. Select “Update Address”: You will need to verify your identity using your:
   • Driver’s License Number (DLN)
   • Date of Birth
   • Last 4 digits of your SSN
   • PIN (if you have one)
3. Enter Your New Address: Input your new residential and mailing address.
4. Submit: Your record is now updated.

Method 2: In-Person (To Get a New Card)

You only need to do this if you want a new physical license with your new address printed on it.

1. Schedule an Appointment: You cannot walk in. You must schedule a Utah DLD appointment for a “Replacement License.”
2. Visit the Office: Go to a Driver License Division office (not a DMV office).
3. Bring Proof: You will need two (2) proofs of residency (like a utility bill and bank statement) dated within 60 days.
4. Pay the Fee: You will pay the $23.00 replacement fee.
5. Receive Card: Your new card will be mailed to you in a few weeks.

How to Change Your VEHICLE REGISTRATION Address (DMV)

This is for your car. You must do this separately, or you will miss your renewal decals.

1. Visit the MVP Portal: Go to the Utah Motor Vehicle Portal (MVP).
2. Select “Manage Vehicles”: Or look for the link that says “Change Address.”
3. Enter Vehicle Info: You will likely need your VIN and License Plate Number.
4. Update: Enter your new address. This will update the tax commission’s records so your renewal bills come to the right place.
5. Cost: This is free. You do not need to get a new registration card immediately, but you can print a new one from the portal if you wish.

New to Utah? (Transferring from Out-of-State)

If you just moved to Utah from another state, the “Change of Address” links above are not for you. You must complete a New Resident Transfer.

Your Checklist:

1. Visit the DLD (In-Person): You must book an appointment for an “Original Driver License.” You will need your out-of-state license, proof of identity (Passport/Birth Certificate), SSN, and two proofs of Utah residency. You will pay a $52.00 fee.
2. Visit the DMV (In-Person): You must visit a DMV office to title and register your car. You will need your current title, current registration, and a Utah Safety Inspection certificate (if required by your vehicle type).

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