I have recently moved and have yet to change go to the DMV to have my address on my drivers license changed. My drivers license expires in 2008, but if I get a new one it will expire it will expire this November. I have moved counties, and the license plate is registered in my new county and up to date. What will happen if I am pulled over for speeding? Is this illegal?
(I live in Kansas, I'm not sure if that makes a difference or not)
2007-06-24 04:41:36 · 10 answers · asked by Danielle 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Some states require you do it within a certain amount of time and others don't have any set time. It's always best to do the changes, though, so if you were in a bad accident, there won't be confusion as to your correct address.
I do know that if you move from one state to another you HAVE to make the changes within 30 days (or it is in OH and TX) unless you are military or are a student, then you can keep everything with your "home" information.
You might also check to see if you can do this online. TX has that option and my husband did his changes online when we moved. If not, find out exactly what you need when you go in to make the changes so you don't end up wasting your time by not having proper documentation.
2007-06-24 05:08:49 · answer #1 · answered by KittyKat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I understand you should change it within a reasonable period of time, 30 days sounds about right. Gives you time to get settled in, do what is proper and change it then you have no concerns or issues with it it you get pulled over, for another reason. If you are unsure call the local PD they will tell you what applies to Kansas. Get it done, then you can relax.
2007-06-24 04:53:15 · answer #2 · answered by pooterilgatto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are supposed to notify the Secretary of State/DMV upon a change of address immediately. The law allows you a reasonable amount of time to correct your drivers license. This can be done by either notifying the Secretary of State?DMV in writing, or obtaining a corrected license. Failure to do so could result in a citation for failure to notify, or producing a false ID.
2007-06-24 07:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should have a current and valid drivers license. You can renew it early in most states especially if you have a significant change. If you get stopped several things could happen (all bad) depending on the officer who stops you.
2007-06-24 04:47:42 · answer #4 · answered by pilot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're required to alter your address on your license interior of 6 day's. Get it completed and attempt back. If a cop journeys over that - it relatively is a one hundred fifty $ wonderful. only tell them what befell .
2016-10-03 01:34:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas, you have 30 days to get the address updated. After that, if you get stopped for any traffic violation, they treat it as though you were driving without a "valid" license.
2007-06-24 04:51:23 · answer #6 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically you are suppose to report address changes to the DMV SSI the Post Office etc. But I have showed my ID to police officers and they have ask if the address is current. I told them no, they wrote down my new address and that was that!
2007-06-24 04:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by Michael N 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you are supposed to change it within 30 days, but, I have not done it for up to 2 years before.
2007-06-24 04:46:19 · answer #8 · answered by Common Sense 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's not illegal and not unusual. i would'nt worry about it. just watch your p's and q's and don't get stopped. if you do explain to the cop that you just moved and haven't got it changed and didn't know you had to. he won't ticket you for it if it is a legal license.
2007-06-24 04:47:32 · answer #9 · answered by oscar m 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont worry as long as your vehicle is leagal that is what counts go to dmv right before it will expire
2007-06-24 05:12:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋