IRS Identity Verification Appointment - ID shows old address but tax form has new address

Oh my goodness, I had this EXACT same issue back in February! I was so worried they would turn me away, but it turned out to be no big deal at all. The IRS understands that people move and IDs don't always get updated immediately. I brought a utility bill and a bank statement with my current address, and they accepted those as proof of my new address. I was literally shaking with relief when the agent was so understanding about it!

According to IRS Internal Revenue Manual section 3.21.263.5.3.2, when conducting in-person identity verification, the agency requires two forms of valid identification. While a government-issued photo ID is mandatory, the secondary documentation can include utility bills, financial statements, or rental agreements showing your current address. The critical element is establishing a clear connection between your legal identity (via photo ID) and your current residential status (via secondary documentation). I would recommend bringing at least three distinct proofs of current address, preferably from different sources (e.g., utility provider, financial institution, government agency) to ensure comprehensive verification capacity.

I went through this EXACT nightmare in January! My license had my parents' address but my tax return had my apartment. I tried calling the regular IRS number for THREE DAYS to confirm what I needed to bring - constant busy signals or disconnects. Finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got through to an agent in like 20 minutes! They confirmed I just needed to bring utility bills or bank statements with my current address. Saved me so much stress! The agent even put notes in my file about the address discrepancy so the verification appointment went super smooth. I was shocked at how complicated the whole process seemed until I actually talked to someone who knew what they were doing!

This is a common situation that's easily resolved. Here's what you need to do: 1. Bring your current ID and Social Security card as required 2. Bring at least two official documents showing your current address (utility bills, bank statements, lease agreement, etc.) 3. When you arrive, immediately explain the address discrepancy to the agent 4. Have your previous address information ready in case they need to verify the change 5. If you have any official change of address confirmation from USPS, bring that too The IRS deals with this situation routinely. As long as you can prove both your identity and your current residence, you'll be fine. The key is having multiple forms of documentation.

Be very careful with this situation. While most people here are saying it's no big deal, I had a family member get turned away from their verification appointment specifically because of an address mismatch. The particular IRS office they went to was extremely strict about documentation matching exactly. They ended up having to rush-update their driver's license, which delayed their refund by over two months. Different IRS offices seem to have different levels of flexibility on this issue. If possible, I would recommend calling ahead to your specific appointment location to confirm their policy rather than assuming it will be fine. The inconsistency in how these policies are applied is incredibly frustrating.

Just had my verification appointment last week with the same issue! I was worried sick about it, but everything went perfectly fine. The agent just asked me when I moved and why my ID hadn't been updated yet. I explained I was waiting until my license renewal date in June to avoid paying for a new one twice. He laughed and said that made perfect sense! I showed him my mortgage statement and a utility bill with my current address, and he was completely satisfied. Isn't it amazing how we build these things up in our minds to be such huge problems? The whole appointment took maybe 15 minutes, and most of that was just waiting for their computer system to update.