Moving States?

Question

Hi,

I am wondering if you have to (or can, if the old license isn't yet expired) get a drivers license of the state that you moved to, after you moved, even if the out of state drivers license is still valid.

Thanks!

If I first stay at a friend's house until i can find something a bit more permanent, how can i prove residence in the state, or is it not required? How does that whole process work?

Answer 1

when you move to your new place go down and get a new license. you are suppose to get a new one in so many weeks not sure on the time limit but they want you to get a new one so your new address will be on it. my mom was pulled over one time and the cop told her she needed to get it changed and that they could have fined her but they let her go with a warning. but she had lived at her new address for like a year or more. just call the DMV and ask about the time limit. hope that helps.

Answer 2

You can look for the state that you've moved into and check the driver's license section. It has the answer to almost every question you can think of for relocation. If the answer is not listed, you can probably find the phone number to call and speak to a live person for that information.

You do need to furnish proof of residency as in some sort of utility bill, but your best bet is still to call and get all the information you need, the forms, the fees, what kind of documentation do they need etc.

It's not a good idea to wait until your license expires.

Answer 3

After you have moved in, you should go and get a drivers license from the new state, showing your new address.

Answer 4

I would call the local DMV where you are living. Most States require a local license when you live there more than 30 days. DMV can answer all your questions better than all of us who live elsewhere.