At TicketFit, our Florida traffic ticket lawyer has helped thousands of driver’s with their license issues. And while no one should ignore a suspended license or an outstanding traffic ticket, many people fail to keep the address on their license current.

Below, our attorney gives you three reasons you should change the address on your license immediately after a move:

1. To Avoid Outstanding Traffic Tickets

Not all traffic tickets are issued in person by the police. Some, such as red light camera tickets, are mailed to the address on your driver’s license.

So if you fail update your address, you may end up with one or more outstanding traffic tickets.

2. To Avoid a Suspended License

Letters from the Department of Motor Vehicles (commonly know as the DMV) about your driving privileges and traffic court notices, are both mailed to the address on your license.

Consequently, if you miss an important letter from the department or you fail to appear in court as required by a court notice, your license will be suspended. Not showing up to court in a criminal case can also result in a bench warrant for your arrest.

Because driving with a suspended license in Florida is a crime, you’re going to want to keep that address up to date.

3. Because It’s the Law

Under Florida Statute 322.19, you must change your address within 30 days of moving. If you fail to do so, you risk getting a traffic ticket with a hefty fine.

How to Change the Address on Your Florida Driver’s License

Fortunately, changing the address on your driver’s license is easy. You can do it online at gorenew.com or in person at your local driver’s license office.

However, if you already have an outstanding traffic ticket, a suspended license, or a ticket for not changing your address, don’t worry. Call our traffic ticket lawyer at (305) 775-3720 or send him an email for a free consultation. He’ll be happy to help!