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If you have been informed of an address change for your residence or business, here is a checklist to help you with the process.

 

U.S. Postal Service
Submit a change of address online at Standard Forward Mail | USPS for a $1.25 fee if you have a credit card and valid email address. Print a change of address form form their website, then mail it or take it to your local post office to change your address for free. You also can obtain a change of address form from your local post office.
 
After changing your address, the U.S. Postal Service will forward your to your new address for up to a year.
Driver License

The law requires you notify the Tennessee Department of Safety of an address change. However, you will not receive a new license or sticker for the back of your license. If you would like the new address on your license, you can order and pay for a duplicate license at https://www.tn.gov/safety, which will have the new address.

Telephone and Other Utility Providers

Notify your providers of your new address. These include: phone, cable, electric, water, gas, internet, etc.

Property Assessor

If the property is the owner's residence, change the mailing address on your property record by visiting https://www.knoxcounty.org/property to complete your request.

Tenants

If you have rental property, you must notify all tenants of the new address.

Voter Registration

Some voter registration cards include a section that can be filled out and mailed in to complete a change of address. Otherwise, change of address forms are available on the Election Commission website accessible from https://www.knoxcounty.org/election.

Passport

If you have a passport application currently in process, call 1-877-487-2778 to change your mailing address.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

If you are expecting a tax refund or other mail from the IRS, complete Form 8822 available at https://www.irs.gov to change your address. You can also change your address with the IRS by writing your new address in the appropriate boxes on your tax return when you file.

Social Security Administration

Change your address online at https://www.ssa.gov if you receive disability, retirement, or survivors benefits. If you receive SSI benefits, you must call 1-800-772-1213 or visit a local office within 10 days after the month the change occurs.

Department of Veterans Affairs

To change your address for VA benefits payment purposes call 1-800-827-1000, or complete the VA Form 20-572 available online at https://www.va.gov. If you wish to change your address for medical enrollment and/or records purposes, please contact the VA facility at which you receive treatment, or you may also call the VA Health Benefits Service at 1-877-222-8387.

Other Parties You May Need To Inform:
  • Banks/Financial Institutions
  • Creditors
  • Employer/Payroll
  • Family/Friends
  • Healthcare Providers
  • Insurance Companies
  • Mortgage Lenders
  • School/Alumni Association
  • Newspapers/Magazines
  • Online Delivery Services