Moving to a new place can be exciting and stressful. You have many things to take care of and people to notify about the change.
To ensure you don’t forget anyone, we’ve compiled a handy change of address checklist of everyone to notify when you move.
Change of Address Checklist: Who to Notify When You Change Your Address
1. Government Agencies
Notifying local authorities about your move is important, especially if you receive government funds and benefits.
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- The United States Postal Service (USPS)
- Social Security
- Other benefits (e.g., disability, retirement, survivor benefits, supplemental security income, etc.)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Voter registration
2. Financial Services
Prevent identity theft and protect your loans, investments, credit cards, and savings by updating your address on your financial records.
- Credit card companies
- Banks and investment companies
- Accountants and tax consultants
- Loan providers
3. Insurance Providers
Some insurance providers base their premiums on where you live, so they’ll need to know when you move out, how to contact you, and where to send your bills. Make sure to update your address on the following when you move:
- Car insurance
- Medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Renters or homeowners insurance
4. Utilities
Update your address with utility companies at least a month before moving so you can look forward to running water and electricity as soon as you get to your new place.
You may also need to transfer or cancel services if you’re moving across the country or beyond state lines.
- Internet and data services
- Electricity and gas
- Water
- Home security services
- Garbage and recycling
5. Subscription Services
To ensure you receive your bills on time and aren’t charged for services you aren’t using, cancel your subscription services or update them to your new address.
Doing so also prevents online deliveries from ending up on the wrong doorstep.
- Subscription boxes
- Gym memberships
- Retail shopping services (e.g., Costco, Amazon Prime, etc.)
- Print subscriptions (e.g., newspapers, magazines, etc.)
- Streaming services
- Smart home apps
6. Location-Based Apps
It’s easy to get lost if you still need to change your Home address on your maps or transportation apps.
- Transportation apps (e.g., Lyft, Uber, etc.)
- Map apps (e.g., Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, etc.)
- Payment services (e.g., Paypal, Venmo, etc.)
7. Doctors, Lawyers, etc.
Keeping these people informed of your new address lets you stay on top of important meetings, notifications, or appointments.
- Doctors and dentists
- Veterinarian
- Employer
- Clients
- Lawyer
Get Ready for Your Big Move
Making sure the right people and organizations know your new address guarantees that important information and mail are sent to the right place. Moving can be stressful, but taking the time to update your address can make the transition so much easier.
