Whether you’re looking to move to Colorado
from out-of-state or you’re simply moving cities, you can change your address on your driver’s license by visiting your local DMV office. If you are moving within Colorado, you can change your address by mail, online, or in person. 
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If you’re moving within the state, you can change your address from home and avoid waiting in those long DMV lines.
If you’re moving within Colorado
Whether you’re moving from Denver
to Colorado Springs
or simply moving two towns over, updating your address with the Colorado DMV is a must. Thankfully, you have three options to choose from: Mail: Download and print the change of address form (DR2285
). Once you’ve filled it out, drop it off at your nearest DMV or mail it to the address listed in the form. In-person: Drop by your local DMV office to change your address with a representative.
Make sure to have any required documentation with you, whichever method you choose. You must provide your date of birth, driver’s license number, and old and new address.
If you move within the state, you will not receive a new driver’s license or ID card.
Once you complete your change of address paperwork, you’ll need to print a label (such as a return address label) with your new address and affix it to the back of your license, permit, or ID card.
If you’re moving to Colorado from another state
Changing your address if you are moving to Colorado from another state is a bit more complicated. As you’ll be applying for a new Colorado driver’s license
, you can only complete this process in person at the DMV. If you are new to Colorado, you must change your address within 30 days of moving to the state. If you own your vehicle, you will need to register your car within 90 days.
Before stopping by your local DMV
, make sure you have all the necessary documents, such as your Social Security number and proof of address. You will be asked to provide your: Proof of legal presence in the United States
To prove these requirements, you may bring your passport or birth certificate for the first three and a Social Security card, W-2 form, or Medicare card to certify the fourth. For the fifth requirement, you can use anything from a pay stub to a credit card statement or a utility bill to show your residence at your new address.
When you stop by your nearest DMV, you will need to apply for a new Colorado driver’s license. You will need to pay the driver’s license fee of $30.87 if you are 21 years of age or older.
Other steps for a Colorado change of address
Once you’ve changed your driver’s license address, you will need to notify the United States Postal Service (USPS) and update your mailing address. To avoid missing important packages or mail, fill out this change of address form
. How to notify your insurance company of your Colorado change of address
To avoid a potential lapse in coverage, be sure to notify your car insurance
provider of your change in address. Often, simply calling your provider and providing them with your new address will do the trick. Why notifying your insurance company of a change of address is so important
Acclimating to a new city is stressful enough—the last thing you want is to get pulled over and realize your old insurance policy doesn’t cover you in your new state.
Colorado requires mandatory automobile insurance
for drivers, and if you don’t notify your provider of an address change, that could lead to further fines or even a license suspension. A change in address matters to your provider because most insurance companies calculate your rate by evaluating your address and assessing the risk factors within your ZIP code. If you don’t notify your provider of your move, this could be considered fraud.
If you don’t update your address with your insurance company, you may face high rates on your car (and home or renters) insurance for years.
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