Change your address: Registry of Motor Vehicles
You need to change your address with Registry of Motor Vehicles within 30 days of a move. When you change your address, Registry of Motor Vehicles updates your address on file for all registry services, like your driver’s licence, vehicle permit and photo identification (ID) card.
Use the Change an Address service to update your address. You can also use this service to change the address for your Health Card.
When you change your address, Registry of Motor Vehicles updates your address on file for all registry services like your driver’s licence, vehicle permit and photo identification (ID) card. If you want the new address to display on your driver’s licence, vehicle permit or ID card, you need to visit Registry of Motor Vehicles to get a replacement licence or permit, or apply for a new ID card.
Address change within 30 days
You need to provide your new address to Registry of Motor Vehicles within 30 days of moving.
Renewing your driver’s licence
You can’t renew your driver’s licence online if you changed your address online or by mail with Registry of Motor Vehicles within the last 3 months. Contact Registry of Motor Vehicles to update your address. Don’t update your address online or by mail if you’re renewing in the next 3 months.
Health Card
When you update your address with Registry of Motor Vehicles, you can also change the address for your Health Card.
Who can use this form
You need to use this form to change your address with Registry of Motor Vehicles for all registry services, like your driver’s licence, vehicle permit and ID card.
What you need to do
- Complete the form online.
- Submit your completed form.
- The service emails you a confirmation. Keep a copy for your records.
- Registry of Motor Vehicles updates your records.
How long it takes
It should take 1 to 2 days to update your address. It can take longer if more information is needed or if your form hasn’t been filled in correctly.
Cost
There is no cost to change your address, but there is a cost for a replacement licence or permit, or a new ID card.
Before you start
Make sure you have:
- your address on file with Registry of Motor Vehicles
- driver’s licence number if you’re changing the address on your driver’s licence (you can find this on the front of your driver’s licence)
- joint master number if you own a vehicle with someone else (you can find this on the vehicle permit or Certificate of Registration)
Online
You can’t access the form online if you’re outside Canada or your computer’s IP address is outside Canada.
You can visit Registry of Motor Vehicles or Access Nova Scotia if you’re unable to change your address online. You can also contact Registry of Motor Vehicles to change your address.