Guadeloupe - Apply to Change the Address on Your Driver License

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Procedure

1. Apply for the procedure in either of these offices:
   1. at the prefecture or sub-prefecture where you live (note: some sub-prefectures may not be equipped to process this type of application)
   2. in Paris, the Driving License Unit of the Police Headquarters.
2. Application can be done in person by approaching the counter or by post (sending a registered mail is not mandatory). Note: Applications sent by proxy are no longer accepted. If the driver's license holder is a minor (category AM) then it is the parents or the minor's guardian who should apply for the procedure.
3. After application, your new address will be recorded in the national system of driver's license, but you will not be issued a new license, even if you have an old pink license.

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Required Documents

In Person:

• Photocopy of the driving license, the original must be presented at the counter
• Photocopy of ID (national identity card, passport etc.), the original must be presented at the counter
• Photocopy of proof of address (any administrative document to your name)
• For foreigners, a proof of residence in France (clear photocopy, front and back): valid residence permit or residence card, the original must be presented at the counter

By Mail:

• Photocopy of the driving license
• Photocopy of ID (national identity card, passport etc.)
• Photocopy of proof of address (any administrative document to your name)
• For foreigners, a proof of residence in France (clear photocopy, front and back): valid residence permit or residence card, you also have the original on hand

Office Locations & Contacts

Prfecture de la Guadeloupe

Physical address:
Rue Lardenoy
97100 Basse Terre

Phone: +33 5 90 99 39 00
Fax: +33 5 90 81 58 32

Office Hours:
Monday from 8:00 to 15:00
Tuesday from 8:00 to 15:00
Wednesday from 8:00 to 12:00
Thursday from 8:00 to 15:00
Friday from 8:00 to 12:00

Pointe--Pitre sub-prefecture

Physical address:
Place de la Victoire
97110 Pointe--pitre

Phone: +33 5 90 82 68 68
Fax: +33 5 90 82 52 16

Office Hours:
Monday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday from 8:00 to 11:30 am
Thursday from 8:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 to 11:30 am

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Eligibility

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Fees

Application fee: Free

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

You are not required to change the address on your driver's license after you have moved to a new residence. In case you still want to change it, you should apply in the prefecture in your place of residence.

Following are procedures on how you can apply to change the address on your driver's license.

Information which might help

Changing the address on your driver's license after you have moved to a new one is not a requirement. But if a vehicle registration certificate is under your name then you must apply for change of address.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

http://www.guadeloupe.pref.gouv.fr/Demarches-administratives/Permis-de-conduire#F250

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