Change of address Relocation

You have made the decision to relocate. Now is the time to let everyone know! But who exactly should you tell about your move? When we think about letting people know about our upcoming address change, our immediate friends and family probably come to mind first. However, there are many more who need to know. This checklist includes everyone you need to tell and helps you stay on top of things.

Checklist relocation change of address

If you move, you need to inform many people about your move as well as your change of address. This ranges from your family to your employer and from your children's schools to your bank. Below is a change of address checklist to help you plan your move. The list of people is divided into different categories to facilitate sorting.

Personal

Let your friends know you're moving so they know what's new in your life! Especially if you move far away, your friends have a right to know that you are moving to a new home.

Letting our family know is a given. Even though it's an obvious addition to this list, it never hurts to be thorough!

Job related

Your employer should know about your upcoming move, as they will need to update your contact information. Also, your company will need to know your new address for your payroll.

Notify the IRS of your change of address. Updating your address will affect your income tax, state insurance, state pension, tax credits and child benefits information.

Re-register on the electoral roll for your new area. You can find more information here.

Budget

If you move to your new home, your TV license will no longer be valid. You must make the appropriate changes up to 3 months in advance. You can find more information here.

Tell your phone company that you are moving, and they may also give you a new phone number. For your cell phone, update your contact information so the company can send your bill to the correct location.

Inform your internet provider of your new address. Remember, this is a good time to look for a better deal, either with your current provider or possibly with other providers.

Utilities

Take ample time to update your information with your electric provider, as this may take a few days to complete. Note that some companies charge a fee for terminating your account early or shifting the contract to your new home.

Similar to your electricity, you need to inform the company well in advance of your moving day. Take a reading of your gas and electric meter on the actual day to make sure you're not being overcharged. This is also the perfect opportunity to look for a better deal!

You should let your water company know the exact date you are moving to make sure you don't use water after you move.

Education

If your children continue to attend their current schools, you must inform them of your move. This way they can update your contact information in their systems. To make moving with kids easy and stress-free, you also need to keep their schools up to date.

In order to send you the required correspondence and tuition, universities need to know your address. If you or your family members continue to attend these universities, update your change of address as soon as possible.

Medical / Healthcare

Once you move, you may need to take your appointments with new health care professionals. Because of this, your old doctor will need to share your medical and prescription information with your new doctor. These are some of the medical professionals you will need to inform:

• Doctor
• Dentist
• Optometrist
• Pediatrician
• Vet

Vehicle

• Motor Vehicle Licensing

You must notify the DMV that you have changed addresses so that your driver's license, vehicle registration book, and motor vehicle taxes are up to date.

To ensure that your insurance remains valid, you must notify your provider of your new address so that insurance benefits are sent to the correct location and there is a current contact in case of accidents. With most companies, you can make the change online or by phone.

Insurance

Unfortunately, most companies take your zip code into account when determining your premium and insurance costs. However, this depends on the type of insurance. You will need to contact each of your insurance providers and inform them of your upcoming move.

• Health insurance
• Homeowners Insurance
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Pet insurance

Finance

Inform your bank as soon as possible about your move, as they will use your place of residence to prove your identity. If you forget the information, there is a risk of identity theft.

If you receive an annuity, you need to update your information, whether you receive it from a private company or the government.

Any company you have taken out a loan with needs to know about your new address. Contact them by phone or email to make the change.

Your credit and debit card companies also need to know about your change of address. This doesn't just apply to payments, as these companies also often use your address to confirm your identity.

Leisure

• Recreational facilities / clubs

If you move further away, you will need to cancel any subscriptions to facilities or clubs. Either make a quick call or show up in person on your last visit. This includes:

• Gym
• Clubs
• Clubs& Associations
• Other subscriptions

Any postal subscriptions you have must either be cancelled or updated. These include:

• Newspaper & Magazines
• Article subscriptions

Services

• Home related services

As long as you don't move too far away, you should be able to continue accepting the services you currently use. Just let them know about your new home. However, if you are moving further away, let them know that you will be canceling their services. Some services you may use:

• Cleaning
• Maintain your living space
• Gardener
• Accountant
• Attorney
• Post

Although you may have done everything possible to ensure all mail arrives at your new home, sometimes things fall through the cracks. To avoid this and ensure you receive all mail, you can redirect your mail. This means that all emails sent to your old address will be automatically forwarded to your new home. You can hire this temporary solution up to 3 months in advance.

Ready for your move?

With these moving tips, you now know who to inform about your upcoming address change. It will be easy for you if you go through each section and make sure you don't overlook anyone. Once you know which people and groups you need to contact, you should contact one more place: a relocation company to help you. Our website makes it incredibly easy to reach multiple companies. If you fill out our form with your requirements, you will receive up to 6 quotes. This will save you time, money and, most importantly, a lot of hassle, and what's more, our service is free and without obligation to you.