as a naturalized US citizens, I don't need to notify anybody of address changes, right?

rachenko

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I was just helping a relative(greencard holder) change her home address online because
that's what USCIS requires.

I, on the other hand, am a naturalized US citizen and I have no case or any business
pending with the USCIS.

Am I correct in assuming that I'm under absolutely no obligation to notify anybody
about my home address changes? (other than the post office, if I want to continue
getting bills and magazines :D )

Just wondering.... :)
 
Correct, you're not required to notify USCIS of any address change after you become a citizen.
 
I was just helping a relative(greencard holder) change her home address online because
that's what USCIS requires.

I, on the other hand, am a naturalized US citizen and I have no case or any business
pending with the USCIS.

Am I correct in assuming that I'm under absolutely no obligation to notify anybody
about my home address changes? (other than the post office, if I want to continue
getting bills and magazines :D )

Just wondering.... :)

The only exception is if you are a sponsor via any form I-864 that is still in effect.
 
There is however one circumstance when even a US citizen has to notify USCIS of address change. When a US citizen files I-864 affidavit of support to sponsor a relative to become permanent resident, that US citizen is required by law to report change of address to USCIS as long as the I-864 is binding. The form to report change is different (I-865).
 
You will need to notify your state DMV for your driving license address change. If you travel overseas it is highly recommended to register with the US DOS and carry their 24 hour embassy number where Americans can be helped in emergencies.
 
After becoming a citizen, it is advisable that you always file a change of address form with three agencies.
(Alltough you don't have to but you might pay for it later). They all have forms. These three agencies are:

The IRS:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8822.pdf

State tax board (example for CA):
http://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/99_forms/99_3533.pdf

Note:
In some states (e.g. New Jersey) you can just call or e-mail
to the state treasury to update your residential address !

State DMV (example for CA):
http://dmv.ca.gov/forms/dmv/dmv14.pdf

Attention:
If the IRS or the state tax board sends you a tax bill to the old address
and you no longer live there then you CAN NOT claim 'But I did not receive it'.
You will have to pay the taxes AND INTEREST AND POSSIBLE PENALTIES !
This happened to a friend of mine !
 
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