Change of Address Checklist
There are so many details to take care of when you’re moving. One of those details is managing address changes for your mailings and services. Below is a comprehensive change of address checklist to help you make sure you didn’t miss anyone.
Friends & family
Here are some cute ecards to help notify people you know!
Government & Public Offices
Here is a link necessary change of address forms for important government agencies
- Post Office
- Income Tax / IRS
- Social Security
- Vehicle Registration / Driving License
- Re-register to vote
- Family Support
- Veteran Affairs
- Pension Benefits
- Unemployment Insurance
- U.S. Customs and Immigration Services
- Do Not Mail and Do Not Call National Programs
Utilities & Services
- Telephone (Land line & mobile)
- Television / Cable
- Internet provider
- Electric
- Gas
- Fuel
- Water
- Water Delivery / Treatment
- Garbage
- Sewer
Finances
- Banks
- Loan Institutions (Car, student, mortgage, home equity, personal loans, and more)
- Credit Card Companies
- Paypal
- Insurance Agencies (Auto, home, medical, dental, disability, life)
- Charge Accounts
- Pension Plans
- Accountant / Tax Consultant
- Investment brokers (your IRA, financial adviser, or other investment managers)
- Credit reporting agencies
Institutions & Providers
- Employer
- Your childrens’ schools
- Daycare providers
- Church
- Attorney
- Physicians / Doctors / Eye doctors / Veterinarian
- Professional Memberships / Licensing Boards
- Civic organizations
- Kid’s activities
- PTA, neighborhood association, other community groups
- Health clubs
- Social or country clubs
- Alumni groups
Home Services
- Pool Services
- Lawn / Garden Services
- Housecleaning Services
- Pest control company
- Delivery services
Periodicals
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Online delivery subscriptions & shipping addresses (i.e. Amazon.com, Netflix, Ebay)
- Book and Music Clubs
Helpful Tool
One final recommendation: A handy tool is Updater.com. This website offers an easy form for you to fill out, print out, and bring to your post office.