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Change of address checklist
Who to tell when you move: USPS, the IRS, your DMV, banks, insurers, your employer and more.
The checklist
USPS mail forwarding
File at usps.com/move; set the start date to move day.
IRS & state tax
File IRS Form 8822; update your state department of revenue.
DMV / driver license & registration
Most states require an update within 10-30 days of moving.
Voter registration
Re-register in your new county to keep your ballot active.
Banks & credit cards
Update statements, fraud alerts, and card mailing address.
Employer & payroll
Update HR for W-2 delivery and state tax withholding.
Insurance
Auto, health, renters/homeowners — premiums change by ZIP.
Subscriptions & deliveries
Amazon, meal kits, pharmacies, streaming billing address.
How it works
File USPS mail forwarding
Set the start date to your moving day.
Work through the list
Government first, then banks and insurers, then subscriptions.
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Each one is free, with no sign-up.
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- Moving timeline generatorA week-by-week checklist dated to your move.
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- Moving budget calculatorThe whole move, from the movers to deposits, tips and a buffer.
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