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!
My son got a ticket for not changing his address on his license. Can I go to court with the new license and get it dismissed?
Depends on the county but you can try! If you have any issues feel free to email me a photo of the ticket and I can get you a quote to dismiss it.
If your get a red light camera ticket and update your new address within the 30 days do they resend it to the new address?
If my friend working out of town can they do online? Even though it’s been over 30 days?
I know somebody who hasn’t got any tickets yet they work out of town they waited for a while if the go online will they get ticket?
How can I get an address for my driver license without a residence? My family does not live in Florida and I am going to be living out of my SUV because I cant afford a place to live right now. Please let me know if you know a way. Thanks!
Thank you for the question Adam. I just replied back via email!
I received a failure to change address and I have a court date on April 25th. What are the chances of a dismissal?
Our attorney can get these dismissed. Call us for a free consult!
I just got one this morning!! I’ll probably be reaching out to them as well.
Good morning, it’ll be my pleasure to help!
Hi,
I just recieved one of these tickets. My license doesnt say my current address however my address is correct in the system. Even my car registration has my current address .I have gotton any traffic notices or court dates notices from a previois accident to my current residence. Can my ticket be dismissed?
Alexandra, thanks for reaching out! I can definitely help you out. I just sent you an email with what I will need to proceed.