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Moving checklist.

14 steps for a Bucks County move, with the statutory clocks that actually matter — the 15-day PennDOT address rule, the 20- and 60-day new-resident deadlines — each cited to the official source. Check items off (this browser remembers) or print the whole list.

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Before moving dayThe first two weeksNew to Pennsylvania?Settling in
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Address change15 days
New-PA vehicle20 days
New-PA license60 days
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Statutory deadlines verified 2026-09-24 against pa.gov and buckscounty.gov — sources at the bottom.

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The checklist

Every clock, in order.

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Two to six weeks out

Before moving day

Statutory clocks are running

The first two weeks

Out-of-state movers only

New to Pennsylvania?

The first few months

Settling in

Checked items are saved in this browser only — nothing is sent anywhere. Deadlines are statutory and can change; the linked official pages are authoritative. Verified 2026-09-24.

Questions

The clocks, explained.

How long do I have to change my address with PennDOT?

Pennsylvania residents are required by law to report a change of address to PennDOT within 15 days of moving. The update is free online, and PennDOT mails an address-update card to carry with your license.

I'm moving to Bucks County from out of state — what are the deadlines?

Two clocks start when you establish Pennsylvania residency: your vehicles must be titled and registered in PA within 20 days, and an out-of-state non-commercial driver's license must be exchanged for a PA license within 60 days.

When is the voter-registration deadline?

Pennsylvania closes voter registration 15 days before each election. After a move you re-register at the new address — online through PA Voter Services, by mail, or at PennDOT license centers.

Does my dog really need a license?

Yes. Pennsylvania requires licensing at purchase or adoption (as early as eight weeks), or at three months, whichever comes first. Annual licenses expire December 31; eligible microchipped dogs can instead receive a lifetime license through the Bucks County Treasurer.

Sources

Every deadline, cited and dated.

Moving day needs a mover.

PUC certificate inside PA, FMCSA registration across the river — the hiring guide covers how to verify either before a deposit changes hands.

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