The Ultimate Guide to Changing Your Address When Moving Home

This checklist provides a comprehensive guide for changing your address and notifying relevant parties during a move. Here's a breakdown of the steps:

ADDRESS CHANGE

• Complete a “Change of Address” form at a USPS post office.
• Notify friends and relatives.
• Notify your employer.
• Notify any delivery services.
• Notify your gardener.
• Notify your house cleaners.

BANK

• Inform credit card companies (including store and department store credit cards).
• Inform banks and credit unions.
• Notify credit monitoring service (e.g., Lifelock).

INSURANCE

• Notify insurance companies such as life, health, property, auto, dental, etc.
• Ensure property insurance coverage for your new house is in place.

MEDICAL

• Update your doctors, dentists, etc.
• Update your pharmacies.
• Update your veterinarian’s office.
• Update health insurers such as HMOs, agencies, and brokers.

SCHOOLS

• Obtain school transcripts (if required to be sent directly from the prior school).

UTILITY COMPANIES

• Notify cable, gas, electric, water, telephone, fuel, and garbage companies.
• Request refunds on any deposits made.
• Return cable boxes, remote controls, etc.
• Cancel alarm service.

OTHER IMPORTANT TASKS

• Securely transport jewelry and important documents, or use registered mail.
• Ensure closets, drawers, and shelves are empty.
• Leave necessary items for the new owner with the real estate agent.
• Update your address on your driver’s license and car registration at the DMV.
• Register to vote at city offices.
• Update toll passes and memberships such as health clubs and wine clubs.
• Update subscription services such as newspapers, magazines, and streaming services.
• Arrange movers at least one month ahead of time.

By following this checklist, you can ensure a smooth transition during your move.

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