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Originally Posted by pwalnuts
I don't think you're required to change your driver's license when moving. In my case I spend a good number of months in the other state (CA) each year and my driving is done almost exclusively there, so it makes sense to keep the license.
It isn't the frequency of visits that I'm trying to avoid in this case, it's the out of pocket expense. If I could meet once every six months and check in via phone .. or find a sliding-scale service .. that would be great.
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yes here in the USA you are required to go to the DMV, notify them of the address change and they give you a sticker with your new address to place on the back of your license or state ID. this is required because should something happen ie tickets, a car accident or gosh forbid someone rams your vehicle and you die they know how to get a hold of you or your next of kin. there is a "grace period" which is the time between moving and when you are required to notify them. your state DMV (department of Motor Vehicles) will be able to tell you how much time you have for making the changes. usually its less than a year because most people periodically get notices from the DMV at least once a year, that are time sensitive meaning the notices get mailed to your address that it on the files and can not be forwarded. the notices have time stamps on them saying to send back to DMV 5 days after its been placed in the mailbox. the notices can be just an advertisement, or a reminder to update your information on their files or even because someone has reported to the post office that you are no longer at that address, or even someone saw your vehicle running a red light or doing a good deed...but the end result is the same if someone sends back these notices the DMV has the option to red flag your license as not valid and have it removed.
Also most if not all states now require places that ask for your ID for alcohol, banking or what ever and they do not see a valid address on it or conflicting address they are authorized to confiscate it as possible stolen or fake ID.
my suggestion contact your DMV and get your change of address sticker. its real simple to do. and in most cases doesnt cost a thing.