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The Basics of Changing Your Address in North Dakota
North Dakota has an online system that makes it easy for residents to change their addresses without having to go to an office in person. The North Dakota Department of Transportation manages this system. If you do not need to get a license with the new address printed on it, you can do everything online. If you need a license with your new address on it, you must go to a Driver’s License Site in person.
Changing Your Address if You Move Within North Dakota
If you move within North Dakota, changing your address is a breeze. You can use the online system to quickly and easily update your address. To do so, you will need to input some personal information and pay a small fee.
The personal information that the online portal requires includes your full legal name, your date of birth, your driver’s license number, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. You will also need proof of address. Acceptable proofs of address include:
- mortgage documents
- lease or rental agreement
- property tax statement
- utility bill
- homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy
- bank statement
After inputting the information and uploading proof of address, you will need to pay the $3 fee. This fee can be paid with Visa, Mastercard, or Discover credit cards.
Changing Your Address if You Move to North Dakota From Another State
If you move to North Dakota, you can change your address by getting a North Dakota driver’s license. You are required by law to do this within 30 days of becoming a North Dakota resident. If you have a valid license from another state, you may only have to take the vision test, not the road test or the written test. You will also have to submit proof of residency and identity. The acceptable proofs of residency are listed above. The acceptable proofs of identity include your passport, Social Security card, and birth certificate.
You will have to surrender the license from your old state. Your North Dakota license will be issued to you immediately. The fee for the license is $15 plus $5 for the road test or the written test.
Contact Information If You Have Questions About Changing Your Address in North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Transportation offers support to citizens who have questions about changing their addresses. Their website offers an email form that allows you to input your question and your personal information. You will receive a response via email. The North Dakota Department of Transportation will usually respond within a few days, but response times will vary. You can also email the Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle departments directly.