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Ohio, United States

Moving in Ohio: address change checklist

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

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In Ohio

Driver's license and ID

If the address on your Ohio license or ID needs to change, you must buy a duplicate card at a deputy registrar license agency. Online reprints are only for cards with no changes.

In person
Driver License & ID CardsOhio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Reviewed

Voter registration

Use Ohio's online system to update your address. If you can't use it, complete the Voter Registration and Information Update Form and send it to your county board of elections.

OnlineBy mail
Register to Vote in OhioOhio Secretary of State. 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.