I just moved to a new state

Moving to a new state triggers a chain of government tasks with hard deadlines — most states give you 30–90 days to update your driver's license, vehicle registration, and voter record.

1. Do this first⏰ Do this immediately

   1. Forward your mail with USPS

   5 min online

   Catches any official notices that get mailed to your old address while you update everything else.

   Open official page
2. Within 30 days⏰ Within 30 days in most states

   2. Transfer your driver's license

   1 hour (in person)

3. After your license⏰ Within 30 days in most states

   3. Register your vehicle in your new state

   30–60 min

4. Anytime⏰ Before the next election

   4. Update your voter registration

   5 min

5. Anytime

   5. Notify the IRS / your tax authority

   10 min