Changing a home address is done at many different points in time. You may find you are not receiving all your mail, discover things are being shipped to the wrong address or even have bills outstanding after the move. Having a checklist for of all the establishments you need to notify when changing your address is a great idea to help you stay organized.

Call and Cancel Utilities

• Gas and Electricity
• Water
• Garbage
• Phone, Internet and Cable

Assigning the items on the checklist to a timeline will ensure payments such as the gas and electric bill will not be liable in your name. Utilities should be cancelled first, as those are billed monthly and you will want these accounts to be resolved before signing a new contract.

Cancel or Update Services

It is important to cancel or provide a new address to home services, as most lawn or housekeeping companies usually continue to provide their services until otherwise notified. If you don't cancel, the new resident may end up with a free lawn spray or clean pool at your expense.

• Pool and Lawn services
• Housekeeping

If you have children it is important to notify schools and update all emergency information. The same is true with doctors and veterinarians who will need the correct billing address, and may need to send important mail to your home.

• Schools and Teachers
• Doctors and Veterinarians

Insurance Agencies should be notified promptly in case of an accident; you don't want additional paperwork or money being withheld for not having the correct address. Accountants and attorneys should be notified in due course for legal reasons; if left unchanged, complications with taxes or the law could arise.

• Attorneys and Accountants
• Insurance Agencies

Update Personal Accounts

• Banks and Charge Accounts
• Air miles Reward Programs and Professional Memberships
• PayPal Accounts

To avoid any complications with your bank, stopping by your local branch or changing your account information online will ensure your future purchases will not be under scrutiny by the bank. Online accounts should also be updated in order to verify purchases made on Amazon or eBay.

Update or Register with Public Offices

• Post office
• IRS, Social Security
• Family Support
• Vehicle Registration and Drivers License

Updating information with public offices such as the DMV and the IRS are important, and you should find out how long you have to change this information. For example, when moving to a different state, you may need to register your vehicle in that state after a couple months, depending on state laws.

Subscriptions

• Newspapers and Magazines
• Clubs and Organizations
• Gym Memberships

If you are paying for magazine or newspaper subscriptions, inform the company of your new address to ensure delivery. You may miss out on events if invitations are delivered to the wrong address and upset those in your social circles by not showing up, so inform friends and social groups of the change.

Changing an address does not have to be a hassle. Making a checklist of everyone you need to notify will help you stay organized and allow you better enjoy your new home, knowing that all your affairs are in order.