Change of Address Checklist — Who to Notify When Moving

Every place to update your address. USPS, bank, insurance, employer, subscriptions. Don't miss any.

Start 2-4 weeks before moving. USPS first → Bank → Employer → Insurance → DMV → Everyone else. Takes ~2 hours total.

📮 Priority (Do First)

🏥 Insurance & Medical

🚗 Government & Legal

📺 Subscriptions & Services

💡 Utilities (Cancel Old / Setup New)

🎓 Personal & Social

📥 Download This Checklist

Print. Check off as you notify each one. Takes ~2 hours total spread over a week.

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🚫 Common Mistakes

FAQ

Online ($1.10) or in person (free). Mail forwarding starts 7-10 days. Lasts 12 months.

USPS, bank, employer, insurance, DMV, doctor, dentist, subscriptions, utilities.

2-4 weeks before. USPS first, then bank and employer, then everyone else.

Most states require within 30 days. Check your state DMV.

Amazon, eBay, grocery delivery, pharmacy. Update saved addresses and browser auto-fill.