There is a long list of people, places, institution you should inform when you are moving. Make this task easier and download or print our "Who to Inform" checklist to be completed during the process of your move.
Check included links which will help you update your new address online.
📌 Personal Contacts
- Family & Friends - Let your loved ones know your new address.
- Friends
- Employer & Co-workers - Update HR to ensure payroll and tax records are correct.
🏦 Financial & Banking Services
- Bank accounts - Notify your bank and update your registered address.
- Direct Debits & Standing Orders - Ensure bills continue to be paid.
- Credit Cards & Loans - Update financial institutions to avoid service issues.
- Pension Providers - Notify your pension provider of your move.
🛡️ INSURANCES:
- Home Insurance - Inform your provider to update your policy.
- Life Insurance & Health Insurance - Ensure your records reflect your new address.
- Motor Insurance - Check if changes can be made online or via phone.
- Travel Insurance - Update details for future claims.
🏛️ Government & Authorities
- HMRC / Inland Revenue - Change your address online.
- National Insurance – Update your NI records.
- Council Tax - Notify your local council and apply for an address change.
- Electoral Register - Update to ensure you can vote.
- DSS Benefits - Inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
💡 Utilities & Household Services
- Water Provider - Contact your supplier (e.g., Anglian Water).
- Gas & Electricity - Update your details with your energy provider.
- Landline & Broadband - Notify your internet and phone provider.
- TV Licence - Update your address at TV Licensing.
- Mobile Phone Provider - Check if the change can be done online.
🚗 Vehicle & Driving Documents
- NHS Records - Change your address online.
- V5C Registration Certificate (Logbook) - Complete section 6 and send it to DVLA.
- Motor Insurance - Check if your vehicle is insured.
- Car Finance - Notify your finance provider.
🏥 Healthcare Services
- DVLA (Driving Licence)NHS Records - Inform your GP to transfer records if needed.
- Dentist & Optician - Notify them of your new location.
- Private Medical Insurance - Ensure your address is updated.
- Veterinarian - Transfer your pet’s medical records if necessary.
🎓 Schools & Education Providers
- Schools & Colleges - Inform the administration to update records.
- University - Update the address for correspondence.
🎟️ Entertainment & Memberships
- Gym & Sports Clubs - Update your membership details.
- Library & Magazine Subscriptions - Ensure magazines and correspondence reach you.
- Streaming & Movie Rentals - Update your address for billing.
🛒 Shopping & Loyalty Programs
- Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Boots, and Loyalty Cards - Update your registered address.
- Discount Club Cards - Notify stores to avoid missing rewards.
🧹 Home & Personal Services
- Cleaner & Gardener - Inform them if their services are no longer needed.
- Solicitor - Ensure your legal documents reflect your new address.
- Milkman & Newspaper Delivery - Cancel or transfer services.
📮 Redirecting Your Mail
Even after notifying everyone, some mail may still arrive at your old address. It’s a good idea to set up mail redirection with Royal Mail for 3 to 6 months to ensure you don’t miss important correspondence.
🔗 Redirect Your Mail
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