People and place to inform when you move to your new address
You have made the decision to move house. Now it is time to let everyone know! But who exactly should you inform about your move?
Changing your address may seem like an obvious task, but it can get confusing when you need to think about who to tell during the chaos of moving. It is a task easily overlooked.
If you have recently moved, be sure to update your address today. It can keep you from violating the law, protect you from identity thieves, and ensure that you get all the critical correspondence you need. It can also make is easier to obtain credit and open a bank account.
You will need to inform the following people and places of your new address:
- Your bank
- College / University / Student Finance
- Employer
- Solicitors
- DWP Job Centre Plus: Universal Credit and Housing Benefit
- DVLA (If applicable)
- Mobile Phone Company
- Hospital
- TV Licence
- We also advise that you contact the post office to arrange a 3 monthly re direction service for your post (this gives you enough time to contact all of the above.) This is not a free service and will come at a charge so please refer to the Royal Mail website for guidance.
You will also need to:
- Register with GP in your new area
- Register with a dentist and optician (or you can decide to stay with your existing one)