Change of Address Checklist

When you move, dozens of organizations need your new address — and missing one can mean a lost bill, a lapsed policy, or mail going to a stranger. This checklist walks through who to notify in a sensible order, starting with the safety net of mail redirection. See more moving and home checklists.

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Change of Address Checklist · 12 items

1. 1
   Redirect your mail with your postal service

   Set it to start on your move date — it buys time to update everyone else.

2. 2
   File your official change of address with the government: voter roll, tax authority, and driver's license agency
3. 3
   Update your bank, credit cards, and any loan or mortgage providers
4. 4
   Tell your employer's payroll and HR, and update pension or retirement accounts
5. 5
   Update your insurance: home or renter's, car, health, and life policies
6. 6
   Switch or transfer utilities: electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone
7. 7
   Update your doctor, dentist, and pharmacy, and transfer prescriptions
8. 8
   Change your address on subscriptions and deliveries

   Streaming billing, meal kits, Amazon, and any recurring boxes.

9. 9
   Update your driving license and vehicle registration

   Many places require this within a set number of days.

10. 10
    Tell schools or childcare and transfer any records
11. 11
    Update online shopping accounts and digital wallets
12. 12
    Let friends and family know, and update your address on any wills or legal documents

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