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Kentucky, United States

Moving in Kentucky: address change checklist

The Kentucky government records to update, from official Kentucky pages, with the deadline they state. Your bank, utilities, subscriptions and everything else are in the full checklist.

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Deadlines in Kentucky

  • Driver's license and ID: within 10 days

As stated on the official pages linked below. Check the page before you rely on it.

In Kentucky

Driver's license and ID

If you move, you must update the address on your Kentucky driver's license or ID within 10 days. Update your mailing address with the U.S. Postal Service first so your new card is mailed to the right place.

Deadline: within 10 days
Update or Replace a Driver's License or PermitKentucky Transportation Cabinet. Reviewed

Vehicle registration

Your vehicle registration is mailed to the address your County Clerk has on file. If you no longer live at the address on last year's registration receipt, contact your local County Clerk to have it updated before you renew online.

Vehicle Registration & RenewalsKentucky Transportation Cabinet. Reviewed

Voter registration

You must update your voter registration if you have moved. You can make updates online, or by submitting a voter registration application by mail or in person.

OnlineBy mailIn person
Voter RegistrationKentucky State Board 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.

By mailIn personBy phone
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.

OnlineIn person
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.