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Change of Address Checklist for Moving
17 Entities and Individuals to Notify of Your Change of Address
3 minute read • Last update January 2025
Who to notify of your new address when you move
1. United States Postal Service (USPS)
In order to forward your mail to your new home and ensure you receive any paper mail correspondence without interruption.
2. Your employer
To make sure there are no issues with your payroll and any other benefits you receive from your employment.
3. Banks, credit unions and other financial institutions
Make sure to notify your banks, credit unions, credit card providers, lenders, mortgage providers, and more of your new address to continue receiving statements and to comply with any potential accounts security requirements.
4. Insurance providers
Whether it’s home, renters, life or car insurance, your provider needs to be aware of your change of address to ensure proper delivery of information regarding your policies.
5. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Especially if you are moving out of state, you will need to notify the DMV of your new address to obtain a new driver’s license.
Other documents that will require updating:
- Driver’s license
- Passport
- Identification card
- Vehicle registration
6. Voter registration
If you are moving to a new county or out of state, make sure to register to vote under your new address so you can participate in any upcoming elections.
7. Electric, gas and water utility service providers
Be sure to terminate services at your old address and promptly schedule the start of new services at your new address to make sure you have access to essential utility services like electricity, gas, and water.
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8. Transportation mobile apps (e.g. Uber and Lyft)
You don’t want to accidentally call a taxi to your old home! Make sure to update your new home address in any apps you use to get around like Uber or Lyft.
9. Cable TV, streaming and internet service providers
To avoid interruptions in service, contact your cable and internet service providers about your new home address and work with them to facilitate a seamless transition during your move.
- Streaming: HBO, Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Prime, Showtime
- Cable: Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox
- Internet: Google Fiber, Spectrum, AT&T
10. Delivery and subscription services
If you utilize Amazon Prime or other delivery service such as through your local grocery store, remember to update your account with your new address so you avoid sending important packages to the wrong place.
11. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Both national and state tax offices require your new address for tax return purposes.
12. Government benefits organizations (e.g. Social Security Administration)
If you receive benefits through the government such as Social Security, be sure to notify them of your change of address.
These benefits will require an update:
- Social Security
- Disability
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Survivor Benefits
- Supplemental Security Income
- Food Assistance
13. Doctors, dentists and other health providers
To receive medical bills and private medical information at the right place, notify your health providers of your move.
14. Schools and education institutions
When you have family members enrolled in school, tell the administrative offices about your change of address.
15. Friends and family
Don’t forget to share your new address with friends and family members to keep in touch with the ones you love.
16. Memberships and clubs
Whether you’re a member of a local gym, social club or professional association, inform them of your new home address.
17. Veterinarians and microchips
If you own a pet, be sure to keep your veterinarian in the loop about your change of address, and don’t forget to update your personal information on your pet’s microchip. That way, if they get lost, your furry family member can more easily be reunited with you at your new home.
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