How Can I Change My Address

You have decided to move to a new house or apartment. Everything is moved into your new place and the only thing left to do is let everyone else know where you are. Changing your address used to be a long drawn out process involving countless stacks of paperwork, but now, thanks to the internet, you can do most of the work online. For further convenience, a link is supplied at the bottom of this page for USA.gov. The webpage contains links to most of the sites you can use to complete your address change.

The first thing you need to change is your postal address. This can be done online at the US Postal Service homepage. From the US Postal Service movers guide page, you can select the type of move, the date you wish to begin forwarding your mail, your new address, and catalog forwarding. Assistance is provided via a link at the bottom of the movers guide page. To assist you even further, the Postal Service offers instant access to over $500 in valuable coupons to help save you money during your move.

Your next step is to change your driver's license and vehicle registration information. This process can be started by clicking on the second link of the USA.gov site. From there, you can select your state and then follow the instructions listed on the state page. The process can vary from state to state as some require you to register with the Secretary of State's office while other states have a Department of Motor Vehicles. In some states, you can also register to vote in your new locality while completing your driver's license changes.

Also included at the USA.gov site is a PDF file of IRS form 8822. This is the IRS official change of address form. Instructions for filling out this form are included with the PDF file. This form is necessary for updating all of your tax return information as well as inclusion of a new spouse. The form must be mailed to the IRS and will take an average of 4 to 6 weeks for the IRS to process your change of address information.

USA.gov also contains links for more specialized situations such as address changes for non-US citizens, veterans who a receiving benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, and social security recipients. Each link provides easy-to-follow instructions so you can make your transition as easy as possible.

Finally, you need to remember to notify any agencies not covered in the online listings on USA.gov. If you are receiving payments from any other agencies or individuals, it is best to notify them as soon as possible. Banks and other financial institutions, the phone company, and other individuals and businesses can be notified individually or by going to your local post office and filling out a PS Form 3576 card. This is offered as part of a kit to notify others of your move.