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What happens if you don’t change your license when you move?

What happens If I don’t change my license when I move? I have a big cross country move in two weeks and I don’t think I’ll have time to change my license anytime soon.

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Rachel Juillerat · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Moving can be a stressful but exciting adventure; good luck!
If your move is a permanent change of residency, then you should always update your license within your state’s defined limits. Failing to update your license is a crime in most U.S. states and you could:
In addition to updating your license, when you change your residency to a new state, you should also update you:
  • Car insurance policy
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Vehicle title
Each state has its own
minimum insurance requirements
. When you move, you want to be sure that your new insurance policy meets these limits.
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