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Moving and address changes

A practical public page for the Seattle tasks that come with a move. Use this when you need to split mail, utilities, civic records, and city accounts into the right next steps.

USPS change of address

Official USPS page

Best first stop when the move depends on forwarding mail and updating your mailing address.

Seattle City Light residential services

Official Seattle.gov page

Best first stop for electric-service basics when a move affects your home setup.

Seattle Public Utilities services

Official Seattle.gov page

Best broad start for water, sewer, drainage, and garbage service when moving in or out.

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What this page covers

Use this page when a Seattle move creates multiple household tasks at once. Seattle.net helps you pick the right lane before you start changing addresses across city and public systems.

Best for: Mail forwarding, utility starts, account updates, and the city tasks that often come with a move.

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Best place to start

The safest move is usually to split the problem by system: mail first, utilities second, then civic records and other city-facing tasks.

Best for: Mail forwarding first, then household service changes, then city and civic record updates.

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Common tasks

These are the questions most people hit during a move: utility service, paperwork, and the nearby city tasks that now need a new address.

Best for: Moving household service, updating account details, and handling city-facing paperwork after a move.