U.S. Postal Services
- TIP: The USPS will forward mail addressed to your old residence for a full year.
Internal Revenue Service
- TIP: As an additional security measure, not all post offices forward government checks. If you move after filing a tax return but before you get your refund, you will need to fill out Form 8822 and send it to the IRS.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (Non-Citizens)
Department of Veteran Affairs
Voter Registration
- TIP: When you change your address, your old voter registration card won't be valid anymore, even if you stayed in the same state. Make sure you get a new one so you go to the right polling place and can vote without any holdups.
Department/Registry of Motor Vehicles
- TIP: Many states require by law that you notify the Department of Motor Vehicles about a change of address. Deadlines vary. Virginia requires notificaition within 30 days of the move, while California needs it within 10 days!
Social Security Administration