Moving house is more than packing boxes and hiring a van—it’s about ensuring that every aspect of your life transitions seamlessly to your new home.

This is a task often easier said than done, especially if you are not fully prepared!

Overlooking the simple task of updating your address can lead to missed bills, lost packages, or even identity theft.

To help you avoid these pitfalls, we’ve combined our years of experience moving people across the UK to create the ultimate change of address checklist.

Read on to find out how to notify everyone who needs to know about your new address.

Table of Contents

Before You Move

Before Your Move — There are some important things to keep in mind before you move.

Before you start notifying individual organisations, set up a Royal Mail Redirection service.

This ensures all your post is forwarded to your new address, so you won’t miss any essential letters while you update your details elsewhere.

It’s advisable to set this up at least two weeks before your move, as it can take up to five business days to come into effect.

You will need a Royal Mail account, which you can create on the Royal Mail website.

We’ve divided our checklist into categories to help you organise the task of changing your address—you can easily switch between them by looking at the table of contents above!

You can also download our Change of Address Checklist PDF here to keep track as you go.

Government and Official Bodies

Changing Of Address checklist Before Moving House — Make sure you contact each of these government bodies about your change of address.

DVLA: To avoid fines, update your driving licence and vehicle registration documents online at the DVLA website.
HM Revenue & Customs: Inform them of your new address to keep your tax records up to date.
Local Council: Update your details for council tax, electoral roll, and any local services. Register to vote at your new address via the official UK Government website.
Department for Work and Pensions: If you receive benefits or a state pension, notify them of your move.
Passport: You don’t need to change the address on your passport, but ensure any correspondence goes to your new address.

Finance-Related Organisations

Your home address is essential for proving your identity. Failing to update this information can put you at risk of identity fraud.

Banks and Building Societies: Update your address for all your accounts. Most banks allow you to do this online.
Credit Card Providers: Ensure statements are sent to the correct address.
Store Cards and Loyalty Programmes: Update your details for cards like Nectar and Tesco Clubcard.
HM Revenue & Customs: Notify them to prevent any tax discrepancies.
National Insurance: Keep your records current.
Mortgage Provider: Inform them of your move.
Pension Services: Notify both state and private pension providers.
Investment Companies: Such as shares and Premium Bonds.
Loan Companies: Including student loans and car finance.
Employer: Ensure your workplace has your current address for payroll and correspondence.

Utilities and Service Providers

Household utilities — Make sure your utility providers are aware of your move.

Contact these providers in advance to ensure a smooth transition.

Gas and Electricity Suppliers: Provide final meter readings and set up accounts at your new home. Be aware of any fees for ending contracts early.
Water Company: Notify them to adjust billing.
Internet and Telephone Providers: Arrange for services to be transferred or installed.
Mobile Phone Provider: Update your billing address.
TV Licence: Change your address online at the TV Licensing website.
Council Tax: Register with your new local authority.

Medical and Healthcare Providers

It’s important to stay registered with healthcare services to ensure continuous care.

GP Surgery: If you’re moving out of the area, register with a new GP. Your medical records will be transferred automatically.
Dentist and Optician: Update your details or find new providers if necessary.
Veterinary Clinic: If you have pets, transfer their records to a new vet.
NHS Correspondence: If you’re awaiting an appointment, inform them of your new address.

Insurance Providers

Keep your policies valid by updating your details.

Home and Contents Insurance: Inform them to ensure your new home is covered.
Car Insurance: Update your address to keep your policy valid. Premiums may change based on your new location.
Life Insurance: Notify your provider.
Health Insurance: Update your details.
Pet Insurance: Ensure your pet’s coverage continues without interruption.
Travel Insurance: Update your contact information.
Vehicle Breakdown Cover: Notify your provider of your new address.

Vehicle-Related Organisations

Vehicles — Any companies related to the vehicles you are taking will need to be informed.

DVLA: Update your driving licence and vehicle logbook (V5C). Failure to do so can result in fines.
Vehicle Tax: Ensure your road tax details are up to date.

Subscriptions and Memberships

Magazines and Newspapers: Redirect deliveries to your new home.
Gym and Club Memberships: Update your information or consider transferring to a closer location.
Charity Donations: Update your address for any regular contributions.
Online Services: Such as Amazon, Netflix, and other delivery services.
Health Clubs: Inform them if you need to cancel or transfer your membership.

Educational Institutions

Schools — Inform the school that your child attends of the move.

Schools and Nurseries: Inform them of your child’s new address and any changes in transport arrangements.
Universities and Colleges: Update your contact details.
Library: Update your membership or join a new local library.

Friends and Family

Personal Contacts: To let everyone know about your move, send out change-of-address cards, emails, or even a social media post.

Miscellaneous

change of address — There are still more people to let know so make sure you double check who you have informed.

Royal Mail Redirection: Ensure this is set up before your move.
Voting Address: Register at your new address to stay on the electoral roll.
Professional Associations: Keep your membership details up to date.
Pet Microchip Details: Update your address with the microchip company.

Final Tips for a Stress-Free Move

Create a Timeline: Start notifying organisations at least two weeks before your move.
Keep Records: Make a list of everyone you’ve contacted and when.
Secure Important Documents: During the move, keep passports, birth certificates, and other vital records in a safe place.
Double-Check: After moving, monitor your mail to ensure all updates have been processed.

Download Your Free Change of Address Checklist

To make your move even easier, download our comprehensive Change of Address Checklist PDF here. Tick off each item as you go to ensure nothing is missed.

We hope this guide has been helpful in planning your move.

If you have any questions regarding your house removal, please call Curtiss Moving & Storage at 023 9298 5830.

Our team is here to assist you with any questions you may have about moving home. Happy moving!