DMV makes it easy to update your personal information as quickly as your life changes.
How To Change Your Address
The fastest and easiest way to change your address on your DMV record and documents is by doing so online.
You can also use any method below:
- Call DMV at (804) 497-7100
- Make an appointment at any DMV customer service center
- Mail a completed Address Change Request Form to:
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 27412
Richmond, VA 23269
Note
You may purchase a new driver's license or photo ID card showing the address change. You may also get a revised vehicle registration card.
How To Change Your Name
To change your name on your DMV record, credentials and documents,
- Start online or complete a Driver's License and Identification Card Application requesting a name change.
- Visit a DMV customer service center and bring:
- One document listed below:
- Marriage certificate or civil union document (including same-sex marriage certificates)
- Divorce decree if the decree states the change from married name to maiden name
- Court order granting the name change
- Your valid Virginia-issued driver's license, learner's permit or photo identification card, if you currently hold one
- If you started applying online: Your confirmation email.
- One document listed below:
If you cannot present your Virginia driver's license, learner's permit, commercial driver’s license (CDL), CDL instruction permit or photo identification, then you must present one proof of identity.
If you’re moving to Virginia and changing your name, when you’re applying for your first driver's license or ID card, you must also present documents proving identity, residency and legal presence.
See our acceptable documents guide.
Have a valid Virginia license or ID?
If so, you’ll need to get a replacement driver's license or ID card once your name change has been processed.
Sex Designation Change
You may be eligible to change your sex designation online.
If not, you can change your sex designation any time you apply for, renew or replace a driver’s license, learner's permit, identification card or driver privilege card.
Sex designation indicators are displayed on your DMV credential as male (M), female (F) or non-binary (X). Certification from a healthcare provider is not required.