DMV 14 at a glance
What it is: DMV 14 (REV. 11/2021) is the Notice of Change of Address, and a separate form is needed for each driver or vehicle owner.
Where and when to file: Complete online at www.dmv.ca.gov or mail to DMV CHANGE OF ADDRESS P. O. Box 942859 Sacramento, CA 94259-0001.
A filled-in DMV 14 example: a driver license address change
How to fill out DMV 14, box by box
Personal or Business Information
Print characters in capital letters using black or dark blue ink only.
Enter the information as shown on the document, i.e. California driver license (DL), identification (ID) card, or vehicle registration (VR) card, for which a change is being requested.
Enter the last name or business name.
Enter the driver license/ID card number for a DL/ID change of address only.
Enter the first name, the initial and the birth date (for DL/ID change of address only).
Names not matching DMV records and/or unreadable information cannot be updated.
Previous Residence or Business Address
In Section 2, enter the street number only, the street name (include ST., AVE., RD., CT., ETC.), the apt no., the city (do not abbreviate; use the first 24 characters in the city name), the state, the zip code and the county.
New or Correct Residence or Business Address
In Section 3, enter the street number only, the street name (include ST., AVE., RD., CT., ETC.), the apt no., the city (do not abbreviate; use the first 24 characters in the city name), the state, the zip code and the county.
Do not use P.O. Box in this space.
A commercial licensed driver must maintain a California residence address or the driver license will be downgraded to non commercial status.
New or Correct Mailing Address
In Section 4, if different from the address in Section 3, enter the street number only and the P.O. box or street name or street name and private mail box (PMB), then the apt no., the city (do not abbreviate; use the first 24 characters in the city name), the state, the zip code and the county.
If you receive mail at your residence, then giving DMV a separate mailing address is optional.
Voter Change Of Address
Your voting address will be updated unless you check the box.
Use only with DL/ID Change of Address.
Check this box if you do not want your new address used for voter registration purposes.
Vehicles, Vessels, or Placards Owned By You
In Section 5, enter the California plate/CF/placard no. and the last 17 positions of the vehicle ID or vessel hull ID number.
Check if leased, or check if registered outside CA.
In Section 5, use additional forms if necessary. For multiple business vehicles, attach a list on company letterhead.
Leased Vehicles
In Section 6, enter the leasing company's name.
Location of Trailer Coach or Vessel
In Section 7, if different from the residence or business address, enter the street number only and the street name (include ST., AVE., RD., CT., ETC.), then the city and county; do not abbreviate and use the first 16 characters in the city name.
Voter Registration
If you are enrolled in a confidential address program, such as Safe At Home, or are only updating your vehicle, vessel, or placard address, skip to Section 10.
Section 8 is for U.S. citizens only. 8a. Are you a United States citizen? If you answered No, you cannot register to vote. Skip to Section 10.
Do you meet ALL of the voter registration requirements?
If you answered Yes to all of the voter registration requirements, you can register to vote: you are a United States citizen, your residence address is in California, you are at least 18 years old (You may pre-register if you are 16 or 17, but you must be 18 or older to vote on Election Day.), you are not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony and you are not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court.
If you answered Yes to the questions in 8a and 8b, you will be registered to vote. You can choose not to register by checking the box in 8c.
8c: I am eligible, but I do not want to register to vote or update my voter registration information. Skip to Section 10.
Do not check this box if you want to register to vote or update your voter registration information. Continue to Section 9.
It is a crime to intentionally provide incorrect information on a voter registration form.
Voter Preferences
Only complete if you are updating your DL or ID address. To choose or update any voter preferences, you must first indicate you are eligible to vote in Section 8.
Do you want to select or change a political party preference? Select only one. No party: I do not want to choose a political party preference.
If you select No Party, you may not be able to vote for some parties' candidate(s) at a primary election for U.S. President or party committee.
Do you want to get your ballot by mail before each election? Yes or No. If you answer Yes, you will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for all elections. You can always vote in person by turning in your vote-by-mail ballot, or voting a provisional ballot, at your polling place.
In what language would you like to receive election materials? Select only one.
Contact information for voter registration is optional. Telephone number, example: 916-555-1212.
If you do not receive a voter notification card within four weeks, contact your county elections official. You can also check your voter registration status at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/.
Certification
Your mailing address may be given to requesters providing a valid reason for requesting the information.
Your residence address is restricted to authorized requesters per Vehicle Code Section 1808.21.
"I am the person whose name appears on the record(s) above and the mailing address shown is valid, existing and accurate."
By signing you certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information you provided is true and correct.
Sign after SIGNATURE X and write the DATE.
More rules for DMV 14
For DL/ID card(s): Type or write your new address on a small piece of paper with your signature and date; keep it with your DL or ID card.
For VR write your new address on your registration card and initial.
Your application cannot be processed without both pages.
All information on this form is mandatory except where noted. DMV may deny your application for not providing the required information.
Common questions about DMV 14
Where do I file it?
Complete online at www.dmv.ca.gov or mail to DMV CHANGE OF ADDRESS P. O. Box 942859 Sacramento, CA 94259-0001.
Is there a penalty?
If you submit fraudulent information, the DMV may pursue criminal prosecution. Any person who uses false documents to conceal their true citizenship or resident alien status is guilty of a felony pursuant to California Penal Code §114.
Sources
[1] DMV 14 (REV. 11/2021), Notice of Change of Address, California Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).
