New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Edition MV-232 (2/26) 2 pages New York

MV-232 — Address Change (New York DMV)

Moved in New York? Update your license, ID and registrations within 10 days — and your voter record at the same time.

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Form MV-232 · Address Change
The official New York State Department of Motor Vehicles form, edition MV-232 (2/26) — blank
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Form MV-232 (2026) Address Change — page 1 of 2
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What is Form MV-232?

Form MV-232 is the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles' address change form. New York law requires you to notify DMV within 10 days of any permanent address change if you hold a NYS driver license, learner permit or non-driver ID card, or a NYS registration for a vehicle, boat or snowmobile. Temporary moves should not be reported.

You don't need a new license or registration after moving. DMV updates its records at no cost, and you can write the new address on the back of your license or registration. If you want new documents printed with the new address, Part 2 lets you order replacements for a fee. Part 3 is a voter registration application: you can register, update your voter record or enroll in a party — or decline.

You can also change your address online at dmv.ny.gov or at a DMV office. FileIt fills the official MV-232 PDF for you, so you only need to sign it, add a copy of your ID and send it.

Who fills it
The license, permit, ID or registration holder
Sent to
By mail to the NYS DMV License Production Bureau, PO Box 2895, Albany, NY 12220-0895, or at a DMV office
Deadline
Within 10 days of a permanent move
Fees
None to update your record; replacement license or permit $17.50, non-driver ID $8.00, registration $3.00, boat $2.00, snowmobile $1.00
Signatures
You sign the certification; and the affidavit if you register to vote
Edition
MV-232 (2/26)

Who needs to fill out Form MV-232?

  • Anyone with a New York driver license, learner permit or non-driver ID card who has moved permanently.
  • Owners of NYS vehicle, boat or snowmobile registrations whose address has changed.
  • People who want a replacement license or registration showing the new address.
  • New York residents who want to register to vote or update their voter address at the same time.

When to use Form MV-232

  • Within 10 days of a permanent address change.
  • When DMV has the wrong address on your record.
  • When you'd rather mail a paper form than change your address online.

What you need before you start

  • Your 9-digit NYS license, permit or non-driver ID number and date of birth.
  • Your new home address with county, and your mailing address if it's different (a P.O. box is only allowed as a mailing address).
  • Your previous New York address.
  • The plate numbers of any registrations to update.
  • A copy (front and back) of your current valid NYS license, permit or non-driver ID, or 6 points of proof of identity.
  • For replacement documents: a check with the account holder's name pre-printed, or a money order, payable to "Commissioner of Motor Vehicles".

What’s on Form MV-232

The 2026 edition has 2 pages. FileIt asks for it in 7 parts, and it is signed by Applicant:

  1. Part 1: Documents to updateApplicant
  2. Part 1: About youApplicant
  3. Part 1: New addressApplicant
  4. Part 1: Registrations to updateApplicant
  5. Part 1: CertificationApplicant
  6. Part 2: Replacement documents with the new addressApplicant
  7. Part 3: Voter registrationApplicant

How to fill out Form MV-232, step by step

1 Part 1: Documents and personal details

Mark each document you hold that must show the new address — standard, enhanced or REAL ID credential, and registration. If you are registered to vote but don't want your new address sent to your voter record, mark that box. Then give your ID number, phone, name (last, first, middle initial), date of birth and sex.

2 Part 1: New address

Enter where you live — no P.O. box — with city, state, ZIP and county. If you get mail at the same address, mark the box and skip the mailing address; otherwise fill it in. Finish with your previous NYS address.

3 Part 1: Registrations

List the plate number and type of each registration in your name that should move to the new address. Title records are updated too when they're in the same name; mark the last box when your name is on the title but the names on the registration and title don't exactly match.

4 Part 1: Certification

Sign and date the certification that you are the person named and the information is true. Knowingly giving false information is a misdemeanor.

5 Part 2: Replacement documents (optional)

Only if you want new documents. Mark each one: driver license or learner permit ($17.50), non-driver ID ($8.00 — not together with a license document), registration ($3.00 each), boat ($2.00 each) or snowmobile ($1.00 each). The form lists lower or no non-driver ID fees for people 62 or older, SSI recipients and public assistance recipients, with proof.

6 Part 3: Voter registration

Either mark the box to decline, or answer the eligibility questions (citizenship, age), any earlier voting details, and choose a party or no party, then sign the affidavit. Non-citizens must mark the decline box.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Using a P.O. box as the address where you live.
  • Forgetting the copy (front and back) of your license, permit or ID.
  • Selecting a non-driver ID replacement together with a license or permit.
  • Not marking the decline box in Part 3 when you don't want to register — signing Part 3 without it counts as applying to register.
  • Assuming the Post Office tells DMV — DMV says the U.S. Postal Service does not notify it when you change your mailing address.
  • Writing the new address on your title certificate — DMV says not to.

After you fill it out

Sign the certification (and the voter affidavit if you're registering), add a copy of your ID and, for replacements, the check or money order, and mail it to the NYS DMV License Production Bureau, PO Box 2895, Albany, NY 12220-0895, or take it to a DMV office.

Replacement documents arrive by mail in 4 to 6 weeks; keep your current ones until then. If you didn't order replacements, write your new address on the back of your license and registration in permanent ink. A voter registration goes to your County Board of Elections, which notifies you when it's processed.

If you have unpaid New York City traffic fines, the form says to call the Traffic Violations Bureau at (718) 488-5710. FileIt keeps the completed form in your vault.

Fill out Form MV-232 online with FileIt

  1. Pick the person. Choose someone from People and FileIt fills in their name, date of birth, address and other details it already knows.
  2. Answer plain-language questions. One part of the form at a time, with the official help text beside each question — 60 fields in all. Your answers save as you go.
  3. Check the live preview. Watch your answers land on the real New York State Department of Motor Vehicles form, and let FileIt do any worksheet arithmetic.
  4. Generate the official PDF. FileIt prints your answers into the agency’s own PDF and files it in that person’s folder in your vault. Sign it, or send it for e-signature.

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Form MV-232: frequently asked questions

How long do I have to change my address with the NY DMV?

New York law requires you to notify DMV within 10 days of any permanent address change.

Do I need a new license after moving?

No. DMV updates your record at no cost, and you can write the new address on the back of your license. A replacement showing the new address costs $17.50 for a license or permit.

Where do I mail the MV-232?

To the NYS DMV License Production Bureau, PO Box 2895, Albany, NY 12220-0895, with a copy (front and back) of your current NYS license, permit or ID. You can also take it to a DMV office.

Does changing my DMV address update my voter registration?

Yes, if you're registered to vote — unless you mark the box on the form saying you don't want your new address on your voter record. Part 3 can also register you to vote.

Does the Post Office forward my address to DMV?

No. DMV says the U.S. Postal Service does not notify it, so you must tell both separately.

Can I change my address online instead?

Yes, the form points to dmv.ny.gov, and you can also do it at a DMV office.

Official sources

FileIt is not affiliated with or endorsed by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles or any government. This page explains the form in general terms and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always read the official instructions, and check that you are using the edition the recipient accepts. Page last reviewed 2026-09-28.

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