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!

Comments

You must log in or register to comment.

Nelashena t1_iwj7iig wrote on November 16, 2022 at 12:55 AM

#541,083

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.

Nelashena t1_iwj7zsz wrote on November 16, 2022 at 12:59 AM

#541,105

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.

BlueBatBalls t1_iwj84vy wrote on November 16, 2022 at 1:00 AM

#541,115

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)

NZA2k707 t1_iwj8d9i wrote on November 16, 2022 at 1:02 AM

#541,127

Replying to Nelashena (#541,105)

Thank you!!

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

NZA2k707 t1_iwj8jd0 wrote on November 16, 2022 at 1:03 AM

#541,139

Replying to BlueBatBalls (#541,115)

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

retrorefl3ctor t1_iwj8p4p wrote on November 16, 2022 at 1:04 AM

#541,148

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!