District of Columbia, United States
Moving in District of Columbia: address change checklist
The District of Columbia government records to update, from official District of Columbia pages, with the deadlines they state. Your bank, utilities, subscriptions and everything else are in the full checklist.
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Deadlines in District of Columbia
- Driver's license and ID: within 60 calendar days of a move
- Vehicle registration: within 60 calendar days of a move
As stated on the official pages linked below. Check the page before you rely on it.
In District of Columbia
Driver's license and ID
You must update your address with DC DMV within 60 calendar days of a move. REAL ID holders can change it online by uploading residency documents, and you can also do it by mail or in person.
Vehicle registration
A DC DMV address change is applied to both your driver license or ID card and your vehicle registrations. Address changes must be made within 60 calendar days of a move.
Voter registration
You can update your DC voter registration online, by mail, email or fax using the Voter Registration Application, or in person at the DC Board of Elections office or any voter registration agency.
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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.
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.
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.