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Rhode Island, United States

Moving in Rhode Island: address change checklist

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

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Deadlines in Rhode Island

  • Driver's license and ID: within ten days of any change in address

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

In Rhode Island

Driver's license and ID

License holders must notify the DMV within ten days of any change in address. You can do it online, by mail with the Change of Address form, or at a DMV branch.

Deadline: within ten days of any change in addressOnlineBy mailIn person
Name & Address ChangeRhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. Reviewed

Vehicle registration

The DMV keeps one physical and one mailing address per customer, so an update changes all your DMV records. Updated registration certificates need a separate application for each registration.

OnlineBy mailIn person
Name & Address ChangeRhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. Reviewed

Voter registration

Update your voter record online through the Voter Information Center. You need your Rhode Island driver's license or state ID.

Online
Update Your Voter RecordRhode Island 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.