Primary definition
The act of a voter re-registering to vote to update their residence or mailing address. Voters can also update their address at approved government agencies such as the Department of Motor Vehicles and the United States Postal Service.
Also known asAddress Update · Address Change · Voter Address Update · Voter Registration Address Change · COA · USPS COA · DMV Address Update
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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The act of a voter re-registering to vote to update their residence or mailing address. Voters can also update their address at approved government agencies such as the Department of Motor Vehicles and the United States Postal Service.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Change Of Address. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/change-of-address
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