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Suggestions of places to change your address after you move:
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Mail forwarding (USPS change of address): moversguide.usps.com
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Car tabs and vehicle registration: dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/changeaddress.html
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Voter registration: voter.votewa.gov/WhereToVote.aspx
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All banks and credit card companies, credit unions, investment accounts, IRA/401k administrator, accountant and/or tax preparer, PayPal, Venmo, RobinHood
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Change address for any place that has a saved credit card with the wrong address
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Human Resources Department at your workplace
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Online shipping addresses (Amazon, eBay, Etsy, etc)
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Car insurance (if not already done in conjunction with your new home insurance)
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Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, any other insurance provider
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Doctor’s office, dentist’s office, any other healthcare provider or veterinarian
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Cell phone provider
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Loan providers (student loans, car loans, other mortgage providers, etc)
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Good To Go! Account: mygoodtogo.com/olcsc/#!manageYourAccount
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ORCA card account: orcacard.com
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Children’s school, doctor, etc
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IRS Form 8822 Change of Address: irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8822
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Social Security Administration (if applicable): ssa.gov/open/data/change-of-address-online-apps.html
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Magazine and subscription services
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Clubs and organizations, charities, memberships (Costco or Sam’s Club, etc)
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Update your favorite map and transportation apps with your new home address
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Send out an email or card to friends and family letting them know your new address