ZIP Code and Email Entries 
Note: If your address has changed , do not process your transaction online. Instead , follow the instructions to change your address [1]. You cannot update your address during an online transaction. The DMV website has instructions to change your name on DMV documents and records [2]. Current ZIP Code. Enter the ZIP Code for your current mailing address. To use this online transaction , your ZIP Code must match the ZIP Code on your DMV record be a US ZIP Code All items are mailed to the address on your DMV record. See how to change your address [1] on your DMV vehicle records and documents. Your Email Address. Enter a valid email address, and re - enter the email address to verify it. The DMV will send you a confirmation of the transaction by email. Your email program must be able to receive email from addresses that include the domain: dmv.ny.gov. If you need help , see information about email addresses [3]. 

Driver License Information 
DMV ID Number. This is the 9 digit " ID " number printed in the upper portion of your driver license, learner permit or non driver ID DMV photo document. Enter the 9 digits only; do not enter spaces, hyphens or other punctuation. See sample driver license documents [4]. Name. Enter your last name, first name and middle initial exactly as they would appear on your DMV photo document or another DMV document such as a driver record abstract, a revocation or suspension order or a letter related to your driver license. If you are not sure how your name appears , follow these rules to enter your name. names on DMV records appear in UPPERCASE and are displayed in UPPERCASE in online transactions enter letters only do not enter numbers a suffix should be entered in Roman numerals for example " SMITH III, JOHN, A. " do not enter spaces or special characters such as commas or apostrophes you can enter a hyphen if your name on DMV records includes a hyphen - for example, enter the name O'Brien as OBRIEN Document 

user: Hello there. How are you doing? I came here because I wanted to find out more about the entry of addresses for DMV records.

assistant: Of course. You should know that New York State law requires you to report a change of residence to the DMV within 10 days.

assistant: Did you submit a mailing address change online , and do you NOT have a residence address on file with the DMV?

user: No, I do have a residence address on file.

user: I've already gone through the basics. My questions are a bit more specific than that. For example, where do I find the number of a document?

assistant: The document number is 8 or 10 characters, and is printed on the lower right corner of your DMV photo document, or on the back for documents issues after January 29, 2014. The 8 character format is all numeric.

user: Good to know. I was also asked for my SSN, why is that?

assistant: Entering the last 4 digits of your SSN is used only to help identify you for the transaction.

user: What if I already have a residence address on file with the DMV?

assistant: In that case you are not required to change it when you change your mailing address, but you can change the residence address if you want to.