📬 The Ultimate Change of Address Checklist

Moving your life is more than just moving boxes. Use this checklist to ensure your mail follows you and your records stay accurate. Use our checklist below or download a PDF version.

 

  • 🏛️ Government & Official 

    • [ ] DVLA: Update your driving licence and vehicle registration (V5C). It is a legal requirement and free to do online.
    • [ ] HMRC: Update your personal tax account for Income Tax and National Insurance.
    • [ ] Electoral Register: Re-register at your new address to maintain your credit score and voting rights.
    • [ ] DWP: If applicable, notify the Pension Service or Jobcentre Plus.

    💳 Financial Services

    • [ ] Banks & Building Societies: Update your primary billing address for all accounts.
    • [ ] Credit Cards: Ensure your "statement address" matches your new home to avoid declined transactions.
    • [ ] Insurances: Update your car, life, pet, and health insurance. Note: Moving can sometimes change your car insurance premium!
    • [ ] Pensions: Contact any private pension providers.

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  • [ ] Council Tax: Notify your old and new local authorities.

    • [ ] Water: Close your account with your current supplier.
    • [ ] Energy: Provide final meter readings to your gas and electricity providers.
    • [ ] TV Licence: Move your licence to your new address online.
    • [ ] Broadband & Media: Arrange the "switch-on" date for your new home.
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  • Note: You can manage most of these automatically via Tili to save time.

     

    🩺 Health & Lifestyle

    • [ ] GP & Dentist: Register with a new practice if you are moving out of the area.
    • [ ] Employer: Ensure your HR department has your new address for your P60 and payslips.
    • [ ] Subscriptions: Update Amazon, eBay, and any monthly delivery boxes (like HelloFresh or Gousto).
    • [ ] Vet: Update your pet’s microchip database records.

    🛡️ The "Safety Net"

    • [ ] Royal Mail Redirection: Set this up at least 5 days before you move. It catches any mail you might have forgotten to update manually.
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