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Step 1 of 5Internal Revenue Service · 8822 · 2021-02

IRS Form 8822 online preparation workflow

Use this preparation-only workflow when an individual, joint filer, estate, or gift-tax filer needs to notify the IRS of an address change. PostalForm fills the current form and sends the unsigned kit to the customer, not the IRS. The customer reviews it, obtains every required handwritten signature, verifies the current destination, and personally mails it.

Update your address with the IRS — without the paperwork

We fill the form and mail an unsigned preparation kit to you. You complete the original signatures, physical enclosures, and final submission.

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Reason for change
Did you file your last return jointly with a spouse?, This change is for my personal income tax mail, and This change is for a gift, estate, or inheritance filing
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Reason for change

Did you file your last return jointly with a spouse?, This change is for my personal income tax mail, and This change is for a gift, estate, or inheritance filing

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Did you file your last return jointly with a spouse? *

Need more context?

The form is ready to fill now. If you want supporting instructions, mailing notes, or source links, they are below.

Important details+

Answer the guided questions and we will fill and print Form 8822, then send the unsigned kit to you. After delivery, review it, obtain every required handwritten signature and date, verify the current IRS address for the old residence, and mail the final form yourself.

What you need+
  • Taxpayer identifying information
  • Old and new mailing addresses
  • Spouse information if filing jointly
  • Signature and date
  • Hand-sign the printed form after the preparation kit is delivered
  • Additional statement (if you need more space) (optional) — Attach any additional statement needed to explain your change of address details.
Form summary+

Use this preparation-only workflow when an individual, joint filer, estate, or gift-tax filer needs to notify the IRS of an address change. PostalForm fills the current form and sends the unsigned kit to the customer, not the IRS. The customer reviews it, obtains every required handwritten signature, verifies the current destination, and personally mails it.

How it works+
  1. Prepare the form online
  2. Review the unsigned preparation kit
  3. Receive the single-sided kit at your address
  4. Add signatures and physical items, then submit it yourself
Where it gets mailed+

PostalForm mails the unsigned preparation kit to you. You complete the signatures, physical enclosures, and final submission yourself.

Packet order+
  • Customer assembly instruction cover (remove and keep before final submission)
  • Prepared unsigned form (signature and reserved third-party fields blank)
  • Printed reference attachments
Common mistakes+
  • Using Form 8822 when Form 8822-B is required.
  • Mailing to an outdated IRS address.
  • Submitting incomplete address or identification details.
  • Missing required signatures.
FAQs+
When should I use Form 8822?

Use Form 8822 to notify the IRS of a change to your home mailing address for individual, gift, estate, or GST-related filings.

Do I still need Form 8822 if I filed USPS change-of-address?

USPS forwarding and IRS records are separate. If your IRS mailing address changed, file the appropriate IRS form directly.

How long does IRS address processing take?

IRS guidance indicates address changes generally take about 4 to 6 weeks.

Can I file Form 8822 online directly with the IRS?

Form 8822 is generally submitted by mail. You can complete the form online as a PDF and mail it to the IRS.

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Last verified+

Last Internal Revenue Service verification: July 12, 2026