Changing my address

Submitted by [deleted] t3_ywf0sc in Washington

At the end of the month I’ll be moving to Sequim for a hospital job. I am originally from California and this is my first time moving out of my home. What is the process for changing my address and where exactly do I do that at so I can get “residency” in WA? Do I have to go to city hall to deal with that? Any tips will be greatly appreciated!

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Nelashena t1_iwj7iig wrote

You can do a Change of Address online at USPS. Apply for a new Drivers License once you get to WA to reflect your new address and residency.

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Konbattou-Onbattou t1_iwjlgmu wrote

I recommend getting an enhanced license. So you can travel to Canada easily. The port angeles ferry has routes to Vancouver island too.

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NZA2k707 t1_iwk0bhj wrote

Oooo great idea! I have my passport though, will that be just as fast as the enhanced license?

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Konbattou-Onbattou t1_iwli5rz wrote

Pretty sure it’s the same wait unless you get one of the quick pass things

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retrorefl3ctor t1_iwj8p4p wrote

https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/moving.html

https://wa.gov/how-to-guides/become-resident

Hopefully those sites will get you started. Start by changing your address with the post office, then register to vote and get a driver’s license/state ID. No need to go to city hall, just the post office and then a branch of the Department of Licensing for the ID (if you have a car you need to register, you’ll also do that through the DOL). And you can print and mail in a voter registration form. I’d also recommend having your mail forwarded to your new address for a while; the post office will do this for you if you ask. Lastly, make sure you update your new address with your bank and/or any other financial institutions needed. Welcome to WA!

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Nelashena t1_iwj7zsz wrote

Oh, and if you have a vehicle, don’t forget to change your insurance over to WA once you get there, and give them your new address as well. You’ll also have to register the car in WA.

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NZA2k707 t1_iwj8d9i wrote

Thank you!!

I do have my own car, so I’ll definitely make a stop by the DMV when I get there

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TVDinner360 t1_iwjz6dx wrote

Here it’s the DOL, Dept of Licensing, not the DMV. Just so you know where to go. Welcome!

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BlueBatBalls t1_iwj84vy wrote

To add on. You’ll need to wait for some form of mail/document that establishes residency to get your DL (pay stub, utility bill etc)

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NZA2k707 t1_iwj8jd0 wrote

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll be sure to have my pay stubs reflect my new address

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CoolCrow206 t1_iwjcxks wrote

You can also register to vote when you get your license as well so you can check off two things off your to-do list at once. Good luck!

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BadnewzSHO t1_iwnaqnf wrote

I bet you can't wait for summer when you can use the Sequiming pools there!

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NZA2k707 t1_iwnxnms wrote

Haha that’s a good one! I’m actually looking forward to taking my paddle board out on the cold water

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BadnewzSHO t1_iwoio2t wrote

It was my dad's joke that I stole.

You are going to love WA.

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