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Checklist for change of address

Notify the following contacts applicable to you (and everyone moving with you) of the date you are moving from your existing address and the new address you are moving to.

It is advisable to arrange for Royal Mail to redirect your mail for at least three months after your move. This should prevent any of your mail being intercepted and possibly used for identity fraud.

Personal

Relatives and friends
Clubs and Organisations
Health clubs and Gyms
Professional Organisations
Magazine subscriptions

Utility/Service providers
Request that the meters are read and the final account bills sent to your new address. It is a good idea to also read any meters yourself on the day you move.

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End or transfer contract to new address
End or transfer contract to new address
Transfer an existing licence to your new address
(Contract only)
Cancel deliveries and settle outstanding bills



Give the required written notice to your landlord
Tell your current District Council that you are moving

Gas
Water
Electricity
Telephone
Cable/Satellite TV
Broadband Internet provider
TV Licence
Mobile phone company
Regular suppliers
(milk & papers)

Financial
Your landlord, if renting
Council Tax
Credit card providers
Store card providers
Loan/hire purchase providers
Rental companies
Banks and Building Societies

Arrange cover at the new address for Buildings and Contents insurance. Check that cover for contents “in transit” is provided under your policy. Don’t forget other items not covered by your contents policy for example boats, caravans etc.

Insurance Companies

Pension Companies
Premium Bond Office
Pension Companies
Shares
Inland Revenue
Your employer

For any companies you have shares in

CAR
DVLA

Car Insurance
Breakdown service

Driving licence(s) £1000 fine for failure to notify changes
Vehicle registration certificate(s) (log book)
For all cars, motorcycles, etc
AA/RAC

Register with a doctor in your new area
Register with a dentist in your new area

If you have school age children select new school(s) in your new area and let existing schools know of your pending move

Other

Doctor
Dentist

Schools