Update your address after a move
Forward your mail and find the government records to update when you move.
Responsible agency: U.S. Postal Service & federal and state agencies · Reviewed 2026-09-29.
Steps to prepare
Set up mail forwarding
Use the official USPS change-of-address service, or ask your post office for a Mover’s Guide packet.
Update the agencies you use
Contact the IRS, Social Security, VA, and USCIS as applicable. Mail forwarding does not replace each agency’s address update.
Update your state records
Check your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and voter registration requirements.
Eligibility to check
- Available for people changing their mailing address.
- Agency-specific rules and deadlines may apply.
Information or documents to prepare
- Old and new addresses
- Move date
- Identity verification required by the official service
Cost and timing
Cost: USAGov lists a $1.10 USPS online identity-verification fee. Other fees vary.
Timing: Allow time for mail forwarding; confirm each agency update separately.
Your next step
Set up USPS forwarding, then update your agency records.
Read the official U.S. Postal Service & federal and state agencies source
This is an independent preparation guide, not an application or eligibility decision. Confirm current requirements with the agency.