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.  Another tip: check out Updater.com.  This website offers an easy form for you to fill out, print out, and bring to your post office.

1. Friends & family  (Here are some cute ecards to help!)

2. Government & Public Offices  (For downloadable PDFs and direct links to change-of-address forms for important government agencies, click here.)

• 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

3. Utilities & Services

• Telephone (Land line & mobile)
• Television / Cable
• Internet provider
• Electric
• Gas
• Fuel
• Water
• Water Delivery / Treatment
• Garbage
• Sewer

4. 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

5. Institutions & Providers

• Employer
• Your children’s 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

6. Home Services

• Pool Services
• Lawn / Garden Services
• Housecleaning Services
• Pest control company
• Delivery services

7. Periodicals

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Online delivery subscriptions & shipping addresses (i.e. Amazon.com, Netflix, Ebay)
• Book and Music Clubs

Be sure to check out the Moving Tips & Resources section of our website for other ways to ensure a smooth moving experience!