I think that's right. I had a (Washington State) USA registration lapse but rode around Europe and North Africa for many months without anyone noticing. In fact, I'm still riding around (currently Mexico), and I can't remember whether I put the little updated sticker on my plate or not. I guess I ought to check, since I'll be back in the States again soon.
Under other circumstances I've had updated insurance, registration and other paperwork forwarded to me. Surely everyone's got a friend or agreeable relative who can take mail and deal with the occasional bank or credit card foulup while you're away. Those in charge don't need to know that you're not actually physically present at the address you've given them.
I assume that this will continue to work, even in the face of national ID cards and implanted chips. All the banks, insurance companies and governments are really interested in is your money. Keep sending it in and they'll keep responding with little bits and pieces of essentially meaningless paper.
Hope that helps.
Mark
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