Can I transfer records to another ward in my YSA stake without an address change?

I'm miserable in my current YSA ward. I went to another ward within the stake, which meets in the same meetinghouse, and I love it. I've been going to the new ward the past couple of weeks, and I want to officially switch my records. My mental health has greatly improved by going to the other ward, but I want to serve a calling in the ward.

Is the switch even possible without a change of address? I know it's not traditional, but I don't think something as arbitrary as my address should have such a hold on me.

Technology wise it is easily done. Administrative procedure requires some consents and an approval found in General Handbook, 33.6. The paragraph covering your issue states: "Membership records are to be kept in the ward where the member lives. Exceptions, which should be few, require the consent of the bishops and stake president(s) involved and the approval of the Office of the First Presidency. To request an exception, the stake president(s) sends a letter to the Office of the First Presidency for approval."

You will need to talk with your bishop to start the action. He will then council with the other bishop and the stake president.

I'd suggest going to maps.churchofjesuschrist.org to see what wards cover your address. You do not have to go to the YSA ward. You can go to the regular/family ward.

If you're talking about a different ward then is listed for your address, then jdlessley's post about getting permission applies.