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Alaska, United States

Moving in Alaska: address change checklist

The Alaska government records to update, from official Alaska pages. Your bank, utilities, subscriptions and everything else are in the full checklist.

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In Alaska

Driver's license and ID

Alaska DMV says you are required by law to update your records when you move or change your mailing address, and you can do it with its online change of address system. DMV records are not linked, so you must enter each driver's license and vehicle you want updated.

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How to Change Your AddressAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles. Reviewed

Vehicle registration

Use the Alaska DMV online change of address system to update your vehicle records. Records are not linked, so you must provide the information for every vehicle you want updated.

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How to Change Your AddressAlaska Division of Motor Vehicles. Reviewed

Voter registration

If your residence changes, you can update your voter registration on the State of Alaska Online Voter Registration System, which requires a valid Alaska driver's license or state ID. You can also update in person at a Division of Elections office, or send a paper form by mail, fax or email to a Regional Elections Office.

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Voter InformationAlaska Division of Elections. Reviewed

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Internal Revenue Service

Tell the IRS by using your new address when you file, by sending Form 8822 or a signed written statement, or by telling them in person or by phone.

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Address changesInternal Revenue Service. Reviewed

Mail forwarding

Change your address with USPS online or at your local Post Office. Mail is then forwarded to your new address. Standard mail forwarding lasts 12 months.

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Change of address and mail forwardingUSPS. Reviewed

General information from official sources, not legal advice. Rules can differ for commercial licences, leased vehicles and other special cases; the linked page has the details.