Ohio DMV Change Of Address

Moving from one state to another, or even within a state, can be a tiresome process. Not only do you have to move all your belongings to a new area, you also have to update your information across many different forms. Updating your address on your vehicle’s registration, insurance policy, and your license is also important in order to continue driving in the state.

Every state in the United States has a streamlined process to help you change your address on your driving related documents. For instance, Ohio residents can update their address via the deputy registrar’s office at the Ohio DMV. Change of address can also be done online or via mail, depending on your own convenience.

Going through the Ohio DMV change of address process is necessary in order to keep your information consistent across all documents. Misrepresentation of information may result in a loss of your driving rights, and also cause complications in processing insurance claims.

If you choose to complete the process in person, you will have to take your current license and some valid identification, like a social security number or proof of birth date along to the local BMV office. Upon verification, you will simply provide your new address to the deputy registrar who will enter it into the database. Processing can take up to two weeks to complete, but at the end your new address will reflect in all your documents.

Those wishing to complete the Ohio DMV change of address process via mail can obtain a copy of the address change form (BMV-5756) and mail it to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles at their official address. Alternatively, you could visit the BMV website and simply update your information without leaving your home. This may not be possible for everyone though.

It is important to note that you cannot change your address on the title document for any reason whatsoever. A new title is only issued upon transfer of ownership. However, updating your registration via any of the methods mentioned above is considered enough for all practical intents and purposes.

The change of address process does not end simply at the BMV. It is also important to update your address with the insurance company, in order to ensure no complications arise in your claims processing.