Change of Address Checklist
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Introduction
Use this change of address checklist to track who needs your new address. Update essential records first, then work through deliveries, memberships, and personal contacts. You can save and customize the list or use the page's print and download options for a paper or PDF copy.
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- Government
- Postal service and mail forwardingArrange mail forwarding with your local postal provider, where offered. Forwarding is temporary and does not update addresses with other organizations.
- Driver's license and vehicle registrationCheck which licensing and vehicle registration records need updating in your jurisdiction. These are often separate records.
- Benefits and social servicesIf you receive benefits, inform the appropriate agency of your change of address as soon as possible.
- Tax authorityUse the relevant national or local tax authority's official change-of-address process; postal forwarding alone may not be sufficient.
- Voter registration or local electoral officeUpdate your voter record if required where you live; this is separate from postal forwarding.
- Finance
- Banks, investments, and financial institutionsCheck savings, current/checking, investment, and joint accounts. Update the mailing address and any separate billing/contact addresses.
- Insurance companiesConfirm the address and effective dates for home or renters, vehicle, health, life, and other policies. Moving may change what is covered.
- Tax preparerUpdate your adviser’s contact records separately from the tax authority.
- Pension or retirement plansCheck whether these are administered separately from your main bank or employer.
- Utilities
- Water and sewer service providersCheck whether the services are landlord-managed or in your name; confirm transfers, final bills, and any meter readings.
- Electric providerAgree the old service stop date and the new start date so the new home has power when you arrive; save final meter readings where used.
- Natural gas or propane providerConfirm the old-service end date, new-service arrangements and final billing address. Ask the provider how any rented tanks or equipment must be handled.
- Cable/satellite serviceConfirm whether service can transfer, the effective date and any equipment-return instructions; do not assume a billing-address update transfers installation.
- Mobile and landline phone providersCheck whether home broadband and landline service need installation or equipment returns; mobile accounts may need only billing details.
- Internet serviceCheck coverage and installation slots for the new address before cancelling the old connection; arrange equipment returns if required.
- Trash pickupThis is usually handled either by the city or a local company. Find out what is expected at your new home and arrange service if needed.
- Home security and monitoring servicesUpdate the service location and emergency contact details, or arrange transfer/cancellation.
- Healthcare and professional contacts
- AttorneyEspecially if you are involved in a court case, your lawyer will need your current mailing address. Notify the courts as well if needed.
- DoctorAll your doctors (pediatrician, family physicians, specialists) will need your new contact information. Ask for a referral to a new doctor if you are moving far.
- DentistUpdate contact and billing records; ask how to transfer records if you are changing dentist.
- Mail-order medication or medical suppliersUpdate the actual shipping address, not just your account profile; check upcoming dispatches.
- VeterinarianUpdate your contact details and arrange records for a new practice if needed. Update your pet’s microchip registry and identification tags separately.
- Loans and local services
- LendersAny institution which is currently financing a loan for you will need your new address. So will a mortgage holder or car lot.
- Credit card issuersUpdate billing and contact addresses; review saved delivery addresses separately on shopping sites.
- Local home servicesIf you are staying in the area, give them your new address. If not, shop for a new provider.
- Dog walker or pet sitterGive them your new address if you will still be close enough for them to provide services. If not, find a new one.
- Childcare and babysitting servicesFind out if your current provider can come to your new home, or seek a new provider as soon as possible for a smooth transition.
- Local memberships and clubsUpdate memberships that issue cards, invoices, post, or appointment notices.
- Personal
- Friends and familyTell people who may send post or deliveries. A single private group message can cover most of your contacts.
- SubscriptionsFocus on subscriptions that ship physical items or require an address for billing. Digital subscriptions may need only billing details.
- Gym, fitness club, or salonUpdate contact and billing details. Check whether the service can transfer or needs cancellation if you are leaving the area.
- School/daycareEducational institutions and/or childcare facilities will need a correct address on file for important mailings.
- Place of worship or community groupInclude any community or membership group that sends correspondence.
- PharmacyUpdate your contact and delivery details; check upcoming prescriptions and arrange a transfer if you are changing pharmacy.
- Employer, HR, and payrollUpdate employee records, benefits, expense reimbursement, and any work-related deliveries.
- Shopping and delivery accountsUpdate default shipping addresses and saved delivery locations before ordering. Check recurring orders separately.
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Nicole Nichols-West
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Who should you notify first?
Start with your postal service, bank and credit cards, insurers, employer, utilities, and any government records you are required to maintain. Then update healthcare providers, schools, deliveries, subscriptions, and friends or family who send post.
Mail forwarding is a safety net, not a universal address update. Senders will usually continue using their stored address until you update it directly. Check both billing and shipping addresses where they differ.
A final check after the move
Review recent bank or card statements for recurring services, look at parcels or mail forwarded from the old address, and verify important changes in the sender's account or confirmation email. Requirements vary by country, so keep only the recipients that apply to you.
Address-update deadlines and procedures differ by country and provider. Check official instructions for your own records. Do not put account numbers, identity documents or passwords in a shared checklist.
Who it's for
People moving home who need a printable or digital list of organizations and contacts to notify. Keep only the records and services that apply in your country and household.
How to use
- Use Print or Downloads for a paper or PDF copy, or save a personal Checklist to track the updates online.
- Remove recipients that do not apply and add any organizations found in your recent bills or correspondence. Put provider names, effective dates and confirmation references in task notes, without sensitive account details.
- Mark each recipient complete only after submitting the update. Check important records and upcoming deliveries again after moving.
Change of Address Checklist Frequently Asked Questions
Does postal mail forwarding update my address with every company?
No. Forwarding redirects eligible mail for a limited period where your postal service offers it. Banks, government agencies, utilities, insurers, and stores generally need separate updates.
When should I start changing my address?
As soon as your moving date and new address are confirmed, schedule any services that need advance notice. Update delivery and billing records around the move and check them again afterward.
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