How to Change the Address on Your Driver's License in Oregon and Washington
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Choose your move and your moving date. You get your exact deadlines, how many days you have left, and the steps for your situation.
Deadlines are based on Oregon DMV and Washington Department of Licensing rules at the time of writing. Check the official pages linked in your steps before you go.
Oregon vs. Washington at a Glance
The two states handle address changes differently, especially the deadline and your vehicle records.
| Rule | Oregon (DMV) | Washington (DOL) |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline to update your address | 30 days | 10 days |
| Online option | Yes, through DMV2U | Yes, through License eXpress |
| Phone or mail option | Phone: 503-945-5000 | Mail: Change of Address form |
| Cost to update the address | No fee | No fee |
| New card required? | No, address stickers ended in 2020 | No, but a replacement card costs a fee |
| Replacement card | $30 license, $40 ID card | Fee charged when you order it |
| Vehicle registration updated too? | Yes, DMV updates your vehicle records | No, update it separately |
| Voter registration | Updated unless you opt out | Updated unless you opt out |
| New residents: license deadline | 30 days, in person at DMV | 30 days, in person at a licensing office |
| New residents: vehicles | Title and register within 30 days | Need a WA license before you register |
Your First 30 Days of Address Changes
Tap a stage to see what is due, in the order the deadlines fall.
- File USPS mail forwarding to start on moving day.
- Book a DMV or licensing office visit if you are moving to a new state.
- Gather your current license and proof of your new address, like a lease or utility bill.
- Washington: update your license address with DOL by day 10.
- Update your auto insurance with the new address.
- Washington: change the address on each vehicle registration.
- Oregon: report your new address to DMV by day 30.
- New residents: get your new state license by day 30.
- New residents: title and register your vehicles.
- Order a replacement card if you want the new address printed.
- Confirm your voter registration shows the new address.
- Update banks, employers, and subscriptions you have not changed yet.
License and Address Questions
Do I need a new driver's license when I move within Oregon?
No. Oregon stopped issuing address stickers in 2020, and you do not need a new card when your address changes. You only need to report the new address to DMV within 30 days. A replacement card with the new address is optional and costs $30.
How long do I have to change my address in Washington?
Washington requires you to update your address with the Department of Licensing within 10 days of moving. You can do it online or by mailing the Change of Address form.
Does changing my license address update my vehicle registration?
In Oregon, yes. DMV uses your new address to update your vehicle records. In Washington, no. A driver license address change does not update your vehicle registration, so change it separately.
I live in Vancouver, WA and work in Portland. Which license do I need?
Your license follows where you live, not where you work. If your home is in Vancouver or anywhere else in Washington, you need a Washington license, even if you commute to Oregon every day.
Can I change my address online if I just moved to the state?
No. Online address changes are for people who already hold that state's license. New residents need to apply for a new license in person within 30 days, at an Oregon DMV office or a Washington licensing office.
Does the post office update my DMV address?
No. A USPS change of address forwards your mail but does not update your DMV or DOL record. You need to update your license address separately.