United States Postal Service

Submit a permanent change of address online at www.usps.com for a small fee. You can also obtain a change of address form at your local post office, which may be submitted in person for free with your photo ID. After changing your permanent address, the U.S. Postal Service will forward mail to your new address for six months. You can request to have mail forwarding extended for an additional 6, 12 or 18 months.

TN Driver's License

You are required to notify the TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security of an address change within 10 days. Submit a change of address online at www.TN.gov/safety or in person at a Driver Services Center. A license with the new address will be provided upon request and payment of the fee.

Local Utility and Service Providers

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

Knox County Property Assessor

Change the mailing address for your property (where your tax bills should be delivered) by visiting https://property.knoxcounty.org. The form must be signed and completed by the property owner or their representative and then mailed to the Property Assessor’s Office.  This form will change the mailing address for both the city and county tax office.

Tenants

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

Knox County Voter Registration

Change your address online through the TN Online Voter Registration System accessed via voter resources at www.knoxcounty.org/election. This system requires a TN driver’s license or Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID. Optionally, request a change of address form by phone at 865.215.2480 or in person at the county courthouse or Knox County Clerk’s office.

United States Passport

If you have a passport application currently in process, call 1.877.487.2778 to change your mailing address.

Internal Revenue Service

If you are expecting a tax refund or other mail from the IRS, complete Form 8822 found at www.irs.gov to change your address. You can also update your address when filing a tax return. Optionally, notify the IRS by phone at 1.800.829.1010 or in person at a local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.

Social Security Administration

Access your “my Social Security” account to change your address online at www.ssa.gov if you receive retirement, survivor or disability benefits.  If you are unable to access the online system or receive Supplemental Security Income, call 1.800.772.1213 or visit a local office.

Department of Veterans Affairs

If you receive benefits payment from the VA, you may change the address in your profile online by visiting www.va.gov, by calling 1.800.827.1000, or visit a VA Regional Office in person. If you receive VA health care benefits, contact the local treatment facility or call the VA Health Benefits Service at 1.877.222.8387. Other VA services such as home loans, CHAMPVA, and Foreign Medical Program require you to contact each department.

Other Parties You May Need To Inform:

• Banks/Financial Institutions/Creditors
• Employer/HR/Payroll
• Family/Friends
• Doctors/Healthcare Providers
• Insurance Companies (Home, Auto, Medical, etc.)
• Mortgage Lenders
• School/Alumni Associations
• Newspaper/Magazine
• Online Delivery Services