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Moving and address changes
Move-related Seattle tasks — address changes, mail, utilities, records, and city accounts routed to the next steps.
USPS change of address
Official USPS pageBest first stop when the move depends on forwarding mail and updating your mailing address.
Seattle City Light residential services
Official Seattle.gov pageBest first stop for electric-service basics when a move affects your home setup.
Seattle Public Utilities services
Official Seattle.gov pageBest broad start for water, sewer, drainage, and garbage service when moving in or out.
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What this page covers
Multiple household tasks created by a Seattle move. Mail forwarding, utility starts, account updates, and city routing.
Best for: Mail forwarding, utility starts, account updates, and the city tasks that often come with a move.
Open Utilities and bills
Seattle.netWater, sewer, electricity, and household billing for moving.
Open Payments and city accounts
Seattle.netOnline accounts, city logins, and payment-system updates for moving.
Open Household and civic basics
Seattle.netGeneral city-admin questions and broader routing for moves.
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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.
USPS movers guide
Official USPS pageBroad official start for forwarding mail and changing your mailing address.
Seattle Public Utilities
Official Seattle.gov pageBroad official service area for household utilities when moving changes your service address.
Seattle City Light residential services
Official Seattle.gov pageBroad official residential service area for electric-account and service questions.
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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.
Voting and civic participation
Seattle.netVoter registration and ballot path after a move — check your new district first.
Licenses, renewals, and records
Seattle.netRecords, renewals, and city paperwork — when the move includes address-dependent documents.
Neighborhoods
Seattle.netUse neighborhood guides when the move depends on understanding the area, not just the paperwork.