Change of Address Checklist:

Moving house involves more than just packing up your belongings and arranging transport. One of the most important tasks you’ll need to complete is notifying various organisations, services, and authorities of your new address. To make this process easier, we’ve created a detailed checklist that covers every aspect of life, from career and education to utilities and insurance.

Below is your comprehensive UK change of address checklist, organised into categories to ensure you don’t miss anything important.

Career

• • [ ] Employer
    Notify your employer of your new address to ensure your payroll, tax records, and pension details are up to date.
  • [ ] HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
    Update your address with HMRC to avoid any issues with your tax records and national insurance contributions. Update this information on gov.uk.
  • [ ] Pension Providers
    Inform your private pension provider of your new address to keep your retirement savings in order.
  • [ ] Professional Associations
    If you belong to any professional bodies or associations, update your address to continue receiving relevant communications.
  • [ ] National Insurance
    Your National Insurance (NI) number is frequently used by the government to help identify you and is required by the DVLA, HMRC and your employer. That means it’s extremely important to update your national insurance information. You can find the phone number and opening times online, but you’ll need your NI number ready to fully change your information.

Local Authorities

• • [ ] Council Tax Office
    Contact your local council to update your address and ensure you’re billed correctly for council tax at your new home. Update your Council Tax address
  • [ ] Electoral Register
    Register to vote at your new address to ensure you can participate in upcoming elections. This can be done by visiting https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
  • [ ] TV Licensing
    Update your address with TV Licensing to transfer your license to your new property. TV Licensing website.
  • [ ] Library Services
    If you’re a member of a local library, update your address so you can continue borrowing books and using services.
  • [ ] Department of Work and Pensions
    If you’re receiving money from the government then you’ll need to change your address information with the Department of Work and Pensions as well. This can be done over the phone by calling the relevant helpline. The numbers that you’ll need to call can be found here.

Recreational

• • [ ] Gym Membership
    Notify your gym of your new address and check if there’s a branch closer to your new home.
  • [ ] Subscription Services
    Update your address for any magazine, newspaper, or other subscription services to continue receiving them without interruption.
  • [ ] Loyalty Programs
    Update your address for loyalty programs and memberships to ensure you receive your rewards and correspondence.

Household

• • [ ] Royal Mail Redirection
    Set up mail redirection with Royal Mail to ensure you don’t miss any important post while you’re updating your address with various services. You can set up a redirect with Royal Mail on their website.
  • [ ] Utility Providers
    Notify your current gas, electricity, and water suppliers of your move, and set up accounts with providers at your new address.
  • [ ] Broadband and Phone Providers
    Arrange to transfer or set up new broadband and phone services at your new address to avoid disruptions in connectivity.
  • [ ] TV and Streaming Services
    Update your address with providers like Sky, Virgin Media, Netflix, and others to ensure uninterrupted service.
  • [ ] Home Security Company
    If you have a security system, inform the provider of your move to transfer or install a new system at your new property.

Vehicle Related

• • [ ] Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
    Update your driving licence and vehicle registration documents (V5C) with your new address here: DVLA website
  • [ ] Vehicle Insurance
    Notify your car insurance provider of your new address to ensure your policy remains valid.
  • [ ] Breakdown Cover
    Update your address with your breakdown service provider to ensure you’re covered at your new location.
  • [ ] Parking Permits
    If you have a residential parking permit, cancel it at your old address and apply for one at your new home.
  • [ ] V5C Vehicle Log Book
    Remember to update your V5C for your vehicle tax. Forgetting to update this information may result in a fine of up to £1000, so it’s not something you’d want to forget about. You can do this either by post or online, click here for more information about changing your V5C address.

Educational

• • [ ] Schools and Nurseries
    Inform your children’s schools or nurseries of your new address and any changes in your contact details.
  • [ ] Universities and Colleges
    If you’re a student, update your address with your educational institution to ensure you receive important correspondence.
  • [ ] Student Finance
    Notify Student Finance England (or the relevant body) of your new address to keep your loan records up to date.
  • [ ] Tutors and Extracurricular Activities
    Update your address with any tutors or activity providers (e.g., music, dance, sports) to maintain communication.

Healthcare

• • [ ] GP Surgery
    Register with a new GP surgery near your new home, and arrange for your medical records to be transferred.
  • [ ] Dentist
    Inform your dentist of your move or register with a new dentist closer to your new address.
  • [ ] Optician
    Update your address with your optician and arrange to have any upcoming appointments transferred.
  • [ ] Specialist Healthcare Providers
    If you receive care from specialists, notify them of your new address and transfer your records if necessary.
  • [ ] NHS Organ Donor Register
    Update your address on the NHS Organ Donor Register to ensure your wishes are accurately recorded.

Insurance

• • [ ] Home Insurance
    Cancel or transfer your current home insurance policy to your new address and set up a new policy if necessary.
  • [ ] Life Insurance
    Notify your life insurance provider of your new address to keep your policy up to date.
  • [ ] Health Insurance
    Update your health insurance provider with your new address to ensure continuous coverage.
  • [ ] Pet Insurance
    If you have pet insurance, inform the provider of your move to ensure your pet remains covered.

Services

• • [ ] Milk and Newspaper Delivery
    Cancel or transfer any regular deliveries such as milk or newspapers to your new address.
  • [ ] Window Cleaners and Gardeners
    Notify any regular service providers of your move and arrange for services at your new home if needed.
  • [ ] Domestic Cleaners
    Inform your domestic cleaning service of your move and arrange for cleaning at your new property.
  • [ ] Grocery Delivery Services
    Update your address with grocery delivery services like Ocado, Tesco, or Sainsbury’s to ensure your orders are delivered to the correct location.

Money

• • [ ] Banks and Building Societies
    Update your address with your bank and building society to ensure your statements and other correspondence reach you.
  • [ ] Credit Card Providers
    Notify your credit card companies of your new address to keep your account details current.
  • [ ] Loan Providers
    Update your address with any personal loan, mortgage, or student loan providers to avoid missing important communications.
  • [ ] Investment and Pension Companies
    Inform your investment and pension providers of your new address to keep your financial records up to date. If you’re on a State Pension, you can contact them on gov.uk ‘s pension page.
    [ ] Premium Bonds
    Don’t forget to update your address for any Premium Bonds that you’ve invested in, otherwise you won’t be able to receive any potential winnings. You can do this on their website if you’re registered or by phone if you’re not.
  • [ ] Store Cards
    Update your address with any store cards or loyalty cards to continue receiving offers and statements.
  • [ ] PayPal and Online Banking
    Ensure your address is up to date on PayPal, online banking, and other financial apps to avoid security issues.

Utilities

• • [ ] Gas and Electricity Suppliers
    Notify your gas and electricity suppliers of your move and close your account at the old address. Set up a new account at your new home.
  • [ ] Water Supplier
    Update your water supplier with your new address to ensure accurate billing.
  • [ ] Council Tax
    Inform your local council of your move to ensure you’re billed correctly for council tax at your new property.
  • [ ] TV and Internet Providers
    Arrange to transfer or cancel your TV and internet services, and set up new services at your new address.
  • [ ] Waste Collection Services
    Check with your new local council about waste collection schedules and arrange for the delivery of bins if necessary.

Final Thoughts

Moving house is a complex process, and keeping track of all the necessary address changes can be daunting. By following this comprehensive checklist, you can ensure that all your bases are covered, and your transition to a new home is as smooth as possible. Take your time, tackle each category systematically, and don’t forget to set up mail redirection to catch any updates you may have missed.

This move marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life—start it off right by being organised and thorough!

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