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Texas, United States

Moving in Texas: address change checklist

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

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Deadlines in Texas

  • Driver's license and ID: within 30 days after moving to your new residence

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

In Texas

Driver's license and ID

Change the address on your license or ID within 30 days after moving. You can do it online, or complete the Application for Change of Address and mail it or take it to a driver license office.

Deadline: within 30 days after moving to your new residenceOnlineBy mailIn person
How to Change Information on Your Driver License or ID CardTexas Department of Public Safety. Reviewed

Vehicle registration

Update your address on your motor vehicle record so you receive your registration renewal notice. TxDMV has an online form to update your address.

Online
Register Your VehicleTexas Department of Motor Vehicles. Reviewed

Voter registration

Texans who have moved can update their voter registration online through Texas.gov. Registration is county-based, so contact your county voter registrar with questions.

Online
Texas Voter Registration InformationTexas Secretary 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.