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Virginia, United States

Moving in Virginia: address change checklist

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

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Deadlines in Virginia

  • Driver's license and ID: within 30 days of moving to a new Virginia residence

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

In Virginia

Driver's license and ID

Within 30 days of moving to a new Virginia residence, notify DMV of your new street address. You can do it online, by phone, by mail or at a DMV customer service center.

Deadline: within 30 days of moving to a new Virginia residenceOnlineBy phoneBy mailIn person
Change Address, Name or Sex DesignationVirginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Reviewed

Vehicle registration

When you change your address on your DMV record, you can also get a revised vehicle registration card. Online is the fastest way.

Online
Change Address, Name or Sex DesignationVirginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Reviewed

Voter registration

The registration deadline also applies to address updates. Mail or hand deliver a Voter Registration Application to a registration office, and notify the general registrar of address changes promptly.

By mailIn person
How to RegisterVirginia Department 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.