Use this tracker after receiving your ACP authorization card. Work through every row — check when done, note the date, and flag anything that needs follow-up.
Authorization card received:Substitute address:
Do these in order. Update DMV first — your new driver's license serves as ID for every subsequent update and makes the process faster at each agency.
🏁 Priority 1 — Government Records (Do First)
Agency / RecordHow to UpdateDone ✓Date
DMV — Driver's LicenseVisit any DMV with authorization card. Fee typically waived for ACP participants.
DMV — Vehicle RegistrationCan be done at same DMV visit as license update.
Voter RegistrationRe-register online or at county elections office using substitute address.
Court Records (active cases)File Notice of Address Change in each open case. Include authorization number.
State Benefits (Medicaid/SNAP)Call or visit your case worker. Bring authorization card.
Unemployment / TWC / EDDUpdate mailing address in your online account or by phone.
Employer HR / PayrollSubmit change of address form to HR. Affects W-2 and direct deposit statements.
📺 Priority 2 — School & Family Records
Agency / RecordHow to UpdateDone ✓Date
Children's School EnrollmentVisit registrar with card. Request address not appear in directories, bus lists, or emergency contact sheets.
Pediatrician / Family DoctorCall office and update mailing address on file. HIPAA records are private but can appear in insurance databases.
Child Support RecordsContact your state child support enforcement agency to update address. This is a state record and must accept substitute address.
🏢 Priority 3 — Financial & Private Accounts
Agency / RecordHow to UpdateDone ✓Date
Primary Bank / CheckingLog in online or visit branch. Present authorization card if needed.
Credit CardsUpdate mailing address on each card's online portal.
IRS / Federal TaxesFile Form 8822 or update address when filing next return. Federal agencies not required to use substitute address but update anyway.
Social Security AdministrationUpdate at ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213.
Health Insurance ProviderCall member services to update mailing address for EOBs and statements.
Professional License BoardLog in to license portal and update mailing address. Present authorization card if board is unfamiliar with ACP.
Utilities (Electric / Gas / Water)Call or update online. Utilities regulated by your state must accept substitute address for billing.
📌 Priority 4 — Online & Subscriptions
AccountActionDone ✓Date
AmazonRemove real home address from saved addresses. Use a Hub Locker or UPS Store for deliveries.
USPS Informed DeliveryUpdate mailing address in USPS account to substitute address. Do NOT file a forwarding order from real address to new home.
Magazine SubscriptionsChange delivery address to a separate address (trusted contact, UPS Store box).
Google AccountRemove home address from Google Maps. Check that Maps "Home" location is not your real address.
Social Media ProfilesVerify no profile lists home address, neighborhood, or city that could identify your location.
✅ Completion Sign-Off
All priority updates complete: (date)
Renewal calendar reminder set for:
You're protected. Keep this completed tracker somewhere private as a record of when each update was made.