Address Change Checklist for After You Move
Published by Apartments Texas · Updated
Mail forwarding, Texas deadlines, banks, and voter registration: the address change list in the right order.
Use the questions below for the exact unit and dates you are considering, and record any point management has not confirmed.
Have you filed mail forwarding?
File an official change of address directly through the USPS website, which forwards your mail to the new address for a set period. Filing directly avoids the fees third-party lookalike sites charge for the same service.
Treat forwarding as a safety net, not the plan. Update senders directly during the forwarding window so nothing depends on it when it expires.
Which Texas deadlines apply?
Check TxDMV and Texas DPS for the current requirements and deadlines that fit your move, vehicle and license status. An interstate move and an address change within Texas may need different steps.
Vehicle registration updates go through your county tax office, and the TxDMV's new-resident page walks through the steps and documents. Put the applicable verified deadlines on your calendar.
Who else needs the new address?
Work down a list: employer payroll, banks and credit cards, insurance policies, subscriptions, streaming services, and medical providers.
If you receive Social Security or other federal benefits, report the address change directly to the agency. The SSA's FAQ explains who must report and how.
Did you update voting and records?
Update your voter registration after a move, since Texas registration is county-based. VoteTexas.gov explains how to register or update, including deadlines before elections.
Also update your address with your children's school, your pet's microchip registry, and any professional licenses, which are the ones people remember a year too late.