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Michigan, United States

Moving in Michigan: address change checklist

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

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In Michigan

Driver's license and ID

You can change the address on your Michigan license or ID online, by mail, or at a Secretary of State office. File a USPS change of address first. If you have a standard license or ID, you will get a sticker with your new address.

OnlineBy mailIn person
Address changeMichigan Department of State. Reviewed

Vehicle registration

You can change the address on your vehicle registration online. Unless you choose to update both when you change your license address online, the license and registration addresses must be updated separately.

Online
Address changeMichigan Department of State. Reviewed

Voter registration

To update your voter registration after moving, you re-register with your new information. You can register online 15 or more days before Election Day. Within 14 days of an election, you must register in person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency.

OnlineBy mailIn person
Register to voteMichigan Department of State. Reviewed

Across the United States

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.