Updating Pa Insurance Address: A Simple Guide

If you've recently moved within Pennsylvania, you'll need to notify the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) of your new address within 15 days. This can be done online, by mail, in person, or by phone. If you're updating your address on your Pennsylvania driver's license, you'll need to complete a Non-Commercial Driver's License/Identification Card/Learner's Permit Application to Renew/Replace/Change/Correct (Form DL-80). You can also print a temporary update card to keep with your license until your new one arrives.

Changing your address on your Pennsylvania driver's license

If you are moving within Pennsylvania, you must notify the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) of your new street address within 15 days. You can notify PennDOT of your new address online, by mail, in person, or by phone.

Online

To update your Pennsylvania driver's license online, visit the Online Driver's License/Photo ID Login page. You will need your Pennsylvania driver's license, ID, date of birth, and social security number.

By mail

To update your address by mail, fill out Form DL-80, titled "Non-commercial Driver's License/Identification Card/Learner's Permit Application to Renew/Replace/Change/Correct," and mail it to:

PennDOT

P.O. Box 68272

Harrisburg, PA 17106-8272

In person

To update your address in person, visit a Pennsylvania driver's license center or a private service provider (online messenger service). You will need a completed Change of Address (Form MV-63).

By phone

You can also update your address by phone by calling the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation at 717-412-5300.

Fees

There is no fee to change your address on your non-commercial driver's license, but if you want a new license printed with your updated address, there is a fee. The fee to change your address on a commercial driver's license is $30.50.

Updating your vehicle registration address

If you move within Pennsylvania, you must notify the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) of your new street address within 15 days. You can update your vehicle registration address online, by mail, in person, or by phone.

To update your Pennsylvania vehicle registration address online, visit the Online Vehicle Services Login page. You will need your vehicle title number, license plate number, insurance company name, and policy start/end dates. You can print a temporary update card to keep with your registration until your new card arrives.

If you are changing your address on your vehicle registration only, or on both your driver's license and vehicle registration, you will need a completed Change of Address (Form MV-63). Send the completed form to the address specified on the form.

Alternatively, you can change your address in person by visiting a Pennsylvania driver's license center or a private service provider (online messenger service). Note that online messenger services are private contractors and may charge a range of fees for their services. Contact your local service center for exact fees.

Notifying the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

If you move within Pennsylvania, you must notify the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) of your new street address within 15 days. You can notify PennDOT of your new address online, by mail, in person, or by phone.

Online

To update your Pennsylvania driver's license online, visit the Online Driver's License/Photo ID Login page. You will need your PA driver's license number. You can print a temporary update card to carry with your PA driver's license until your permanent card arrives.

To update your Pennsylvania vehicle registration address online, visit the Online Vehicle Services Login page. You will need your vehicle title number, license plate number, insurance company name, and policy start/end dates, and your PA driver's license number. You can print a temporary update card to keep with your registration until your new card arrives.

By Mail

If you are changing your address on your PA driver's license only, you will need to complete a Non-commercial Driver's License/Identification Card/Learner's Permit Application to Renew/Replace/Change/Correct (Form DL-80). Be sure to select "Update Card" in Section B of the form to avoid delays. Return the completed form to:

PennDOT

P.O. Box 68272

Harrisburg, PA 17106-8272

If you are changing your address on your PA vehicle registration only, or on both your PA driver's license and vehicle registration, you will need to complete a Change of Address (Form MV-63). Send the completed form to the address specified on the form.

In Person

To change your address on your PA driver's license and vehicle registration in person, visit a PA driver license center or a private service provider (online messenger service). You will need a completed Change of Address (Form MV-63). Note that online messenger services are private contractors and may charge fees for their services. Contact your local service center for exact fees.

By Phone

You can also notify PennDOT of your change of address by phone. Contact PennDOT at (717) 787-3840, option 3, or by email at [email protected].

Changing your address on a commercial driver's license

Online:

• Visit the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) website.
• Provide your driver's license number, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number for verification.
• Pay the applicable fees using a valid credit or debit card if you want a duplicate license with your new address.
• Print out the receipt.

By Mail:

• Complete a non-commercial driver's license application for changes, corrections, and replacement licenses (DL-80 form).
• If your license is expiring soon (within six months), consider renewing it instead and fill out the DL-143 form. Include the appropriate renewal fees.
• Send a check or money order for the fees, made out to PennDOT. Do not send cash.
• Mail the completed form and payment to the address provided on the form.

In Person:

• Visit any Pennsylvania Department of Transportation location.
• Provide proof of your new address, such as mail, a bank statement, or a change of address confirmation letter from the USPS.
• Complete either the DL-80 application (for corrections) or the DL-143 application (for license renewal), depending on the expiration date of your current license.)
• Pay the renewal fees by check or money order if you are renewing your license. PennDOT locations do not accept cash or card payments.

Please note that this guide is specific to changing your address on a commercial driver's license in Pennsylvania. The process may vary for other states.

Changing your address on your PA insurance

If you're moving within Pennsylvania, you must inform the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) of your new address within 15 days. This can be done online, by mail, in person, or by phone. The process for changing your address may differ if you are:

• A military or government employee
• A commercial driver's license (CDL) holder
• Applying for a replacement driver's license
• Making changes to vehicle titles and registration

If you are updating your address on your Pennsylvania driver's license, you can do so online, by mail, or in person. Within 10 business days, you should receive a Driver's License/ID Update Card to carry with your driver's license. If you would like a replacement license with your new address, follow the instructions on the Replacing a Lost License in Pennsylvania page. There is no fee for updating your driver's license and registration records, but there is a fee for a replacement license.

To update your address on your vehicle registration, go to the Online Vehicle Services Login page. You will need your vehicle title number, license plate number, insurance company name, and policy start/end dates. You can print a temporary update card to keep with your registration until your new card arrives.

If you are changing your address on your driver's license only, you will need to complete a Non-commercial Driver's License/Identification Card/Learner's Permit Application to Renew/Replace/Change/Correct (Form DL-80). Make sure to select "Update Card" in Section B of the form. Return the completed form to the address provided.

If you are changing your address on your vehicle registration only, or on both your driver's license and vehicle registration, you will need to complete a Change of Address (Form MV-63). Send the completed form to the address specified. You can also change your address in person at a PA driver's license center or through a private service provider (online messenger service).

Please note that online messenger services are private contractors and may charge fees for their services. Contact your local service center for exact fees.

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