Can I modify my address on a pre-printed 1040ES voucher or should I request new ones?

You can absolutely cross out your old address and write in your new one on your 1040ES vouchers. The IRS is used to handling this situation since people move all the time. Just make sure your correction is legible. A neat line through the old address and clearly printed new address is perfect. Using a check with your new address is also completely fine. The payment will process normally. The IRS primarily cares that your SSN/Tax ID number is correct on both the voucher and that the payment amount matches what you intended to pay. Just remember to also file Form 8822 (Change of Address) with the IRS separately so they update your address in their system for all future correspondence. That way your next set of vouchers (if applicable) will come with the correct address.

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Just want to add a small tip from my experience with changing addresses on 1040ES vouchers. When you cross out the old address, use a single line so the original is still somewhat visible, and print your new address very clearly. Also, I recommend making a photocopy of the corrected voucher before sending it, just in case there are any issues and you need to reference what you submitted.

When I moved last year, I panicked about my 1040ES vouchers having the wrong address. I ended up just using the IRS Direct Pay system online instead (https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay). No voucher needed, and you can select "estimated tax" as the payment reason. It automatically associates with your tax account using your SSN and other identifying info.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago when I moved right before my Q3 payment was due. I was so worried about causing problems that I actually called the IRS directly (after waiting on hold for 3 hours!). The agent told me that crossing out and correcting the address is completely standard and happens thousands of times every day. She said as long as your SSN is correct and legible, they can process the payment without any issues. The mismatch between your check address and voucher address won't cause problems either - they're used to seeing this during moves. One thing she emphasized was to make sure the correction is neat and readable. Don't scribble over it - just draw a clean line through the old address and print the new one clearly next to or below it. I've been doing this for the past two quarters with zero issues, and my payments have all been processed normally. Definitely still file the 8822 form though - that's the only way to ensure your future correspondence comes to the right address!