I’m moving within Louisiana: How to change my address with the Louisiana OMV?
Louisiana offers countless opportunities in terms of jobs and business. Chances are that you will move around cities or neighborhoods a couple of times in your lifetime.
If you drive a car, you must inform the OMV within 10 days of your move. With all the chaos of moving to a new place, don’t miss your visit to one of the OMV offices.
You can change your address with the OMV in the following ways:
- In person
That’s right, Louisiana OMV does not offer online services for an address change. However, you do get the following services through expresslane:
- Driver’s license renewal
- ID card renewal
- Duplicate ID/license
- Vehicle registration renewal
- Duplicate vehicle registration
- Number plate cancellation
Note: If your mailing address is different from what appears on the face of your license, you are not eligible to request a duplicate or a renewal online. You must visit your local Office of Motor Vehicles for the issuance of a new driver’s license.
And be aware that your driver’s license will not reflect the new mailing address even if you filled out an official U.S. Postal Service Change of Address Form. The same goes for vehicle registration.
With that out of the way, let’s see how you can update your address in person with the OMV.
In person
Online services would have been much more convenient, but what’s better than going out to the OMV in person—no rocket science, no online logins, no nothing.
And don’t worry, you won’t have to travel hundreds of miles to reach an OMV office. Here are some of the major OMV offices with their addresses:
Abbeville
Office of Motor Vehicles
112 Rue Centre, Abbeville, LA 70510, Vermilion
New Orleans
Office of Motor Vehicles
100 Veterans Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124, Orleans
Chalmette
Office of Motor Vehicles
3870 E Judge Perez Drive, Meraux, LA 70075, St Bernard
Opelousas
Office of Motor Vehicles
1638 Creswell Extension # 3, Opelousas, LA 70570
Find your local OMV field office
Step by Step Process
- Did you locate your nearest OMV office? Great! Next step is to book an appointment. Visit the online OMV appointment center and select your nearest OMV office.
- You’ll see a number of services listed there. Scroll down and click on Commercial Drivers License -Renewal and Additional Endorsements.
- Select your preferred date and time.
- And finally, you’ll be prompted to enter your information. You need your driver’s license number, VIN number, and contact number.
- Once you have booked an appointment, the process is simple.
- Just visit the OMV on the specified date with the relevant documents, fill the address change form (for both driver’s license and vehicle registration), and pay the relevant fee.
- You will not be allowed to just change your address if your license is expiring in the next 90 days. You have to renew it in person by visiting an OMV office.
Changing your address on your driver’s license alone will NOT update the mailing address on the vehicle registration.
Documents required
- LA Driver’s license
- Proof of insurance
- Proof of residency
Fee structure for address change
- $13.00 (a local fee may apply, which will not exceed $4.50 or $6 for the local governing authority in Jefferson and Orleans parish) for a 4-year license and $17.00 for a 6-year license (a local fee may apply which will not exceed $6).
- $12 for vehicle registration.
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I’m moving from another State to Louisiana: How to change my address with the Louisiana OMV?
Louisiana, a “melting pot” of cultures, has the fifth-lowest housing prices in the US. Many people move to Louisiana for affordable living and enjoy the vibrant cities’ charms. If you are one of these, you must obtain a LA driver’s license and vehicle registration to cruise around the neighborhood freely.
You only have 30 days to transfer your out-of-state driver’s license to Louisiana OMV. Online services are not available; you’ll have to visit an OMV office in person.
Update my address in person with the OMV
Prerequisites? You need to have your out-of-state driver’s license or an official driving record to start with. You should not have any outstanding suspensions or revocations on the out-of-state driver’s license.
If your out-of-state driver’s license is expired or suspended, you will be required to pass the driving and written test.
If you were a former Louisiana resident and were temporarily out of state, you will only be eligible for a driver’s renewal if:
- You are a full-time student attending classes out of state/country (copy of current student ID required)
- You are military or military dependent (copy of current military ID and copy of enlistment papers or letter from commanding officer required)
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Here are some of the major OMV offices with their addresses:
Abbeville
Office of Motor Vehicles
112 Rue Centre, Abbeville, LA 70510, Vermilion
New Orleans
Office of Motor Vehicles
100 Veterans Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124, Orleans
Find your local OMV field office
Step by step procedure:
- Locate your nearest OMV office.
- Visit the online OMV appointment center and book an appointment.
- Surrender your out-of-state driver’s license, fill the LA driver’s license form & sign it, attach the required documents, and that’s it.
- You need the following documents for obtaining a driver’s license:
- Out-of-state driver’s license or an official driving record from your previous state of residency
- Proof of Louisiana residency
- Social security number (Social Security card, W2 form, or a printout from the Social Security Administration verifying the number. If you do not have a Social Security Number, a letter from the Social Security Administration must be presented. The number may also be given verbally.)
- 2x proof of identification
- Proof of insurance
- You must pay a fee of $32.25 for the basic license fee until age 69 and $18.75 for applicants age 70 and older. Up to a $6.00 service fee may be charged at certain OMV field offices.
- You will not be required to go through the driving test. Vision test alone will be enough.
- You need the following documents to transfer your out-of-state vehicle registration:
- A filled Vehicle Application form (DPSMV1799)
- Notarized and properly assigned title
- If a lien was recorded, it must be properly released.
- UCC-1 Financing Statement
- Notarized Bill of Sale
- Proof of liability insurance coverage
- An emission test is not required unless you live in Baton Rouge.
You can go through the complete list here under “How do I register a vehicle purchased out-of-state?”
You can either mail the documents or submit them in person.
Mailing address:
Office of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 64886
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Visit the fee page to see how much you must pay for your vehicle.
I’m moving from Louisiana to another State: How to change my address with the Louisiana OMV?
Louisiana OMV will automatically cancel your driver’s license when you receive a new one from your new state.
Louisiana law requires you to cancel your license plate before moving to another state. You are not required to turn in your number plates but if you really want to, just mail them at this address:
Postal mailing address:
Office of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 64886
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Physical mailing address:
Office of Motor Vehicles
7979 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Or turn them in at any OMV office.
Cancel your license plate online
- Visit “CANCEL YOUR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE” portal.
- Enter the VIN, license plate number, DLN, zip code, and email.
- Submit the application and you will receive an email containing a receipt at the conclusion of the cancelation.
What are the documents required?
Here are the documents you need to update your address with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles:
- LA Driver’s license
- Proof of insurance
- Proof of residency
- Out-of-state driver’s license or an official driving record from your previous state of residency
- 2x proof of identification
- SSN
- A filled Vehicle Application form (DPSMV1799)
- Notarized and properly assigned title
- If a lien was recorded, it must be properly released.
- UCC-1 Financing Statement
- Notarized Bill of Sale
- Proof of liability insurance coverage
- An emission test is not required unless you live in Baton Rouge.
Frequently asked questions about the OMV change of address
When should I notify the Louisiana OMV of my move?
You need to notify Louisiana OMV of your move in these cases:
- I’m moving within Louisiana
- I’m moving from another State to Louisiana
- I’m moving from Louisiana to another State
If you are moving to another state from Louisiana, your Louisiana driver’s license will be canceled as soon as you receive a new one from the state you’re moving to. However, you have to cancel the vehicle registration.
Do I need to take a driving test?
No, only a vision test will be enough if you have a valid, unexpired out-of-state driver’s license. Otherwise, you will be required to pass the driving and written tests.
Will filling out an official U.S. postal service change of address form update my vehicle registration records?
No, filling out an official U.S. Postal Service Change of Address form will not update your vehicle registration records.
After moving to another state, do I need to return the license plates?
You are not required to turn in your number plates but if you really want to, just mail them at this address:
Postal mailing address:
Office of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 64886
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Physical mailing address:
Office of Motor Vehicles
7979 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Or turn them in at an OMV office.
Can I change my name and address on my driving licence at the same time?
All name changes must be recorded with the Social Security Administration prior to your visit to the OMV. You have to visit an OMV office and fill separate forms for name and address change.
