Who to Notify When Moving House: Complete UK Change of Address Checklist
Moving house means more than packing boxes and booking a removal van. There are dozens of organisations, companies and people that may need your new address — and forgetting one can cause missed bills, important letters going to your old home or problems with your accounts.
Use this complete UK change of address checklist to work through everything in one place. You don’t need to contact everyone on the same day, so we’ve grouped the list into manageable sections.
Start making your change-of-address list a few weeks before moving day. Some organisations can be notified in advance, while others are best updated once you’ve actually moved.
Who to Notify When Moving House?
Government & Council
Government departments and your local council should be high on your change-of-address list. The exact organisations you need to contact will depend on your circumstances.
☐ Council Tax
☐ Electoral register
☐ HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), where applicable
☐ Department for Work and Pensions, if relevant
☐ Local council services that apply to you
☐ TV Licensing
Driving & Vehicles
If you drive, remember that several separate records may contain your address. Updating one does not necessarily update the others.
☐ Driving licence
☐ Vehicle log book (V5C)
☐ Car insurance provider
☐ Breakdown cover provider
☐ Vehicle finance or leasing company
☐ Parking permits or local parking accounts
Utilities & Household Bills
Make a list of every household service connected to your old property. Keep final meter readings and any closing account information somewhere safe.
☐ Electricity supplier
☐ Gas supplier
☐ Water supplier
☐ Broadband provider
☐ Landline provider
☐ Mobile phone provider
☐ TV / entertainment providers
☐ Home security or monitoring services
For a more detailed breakdown of closing accounts, taking final meter readings and setting up services at your new property, follow our Moving House Utilities Checklist.
Banks, Credit Cards & Money
Work through your financial accounts carefully. Your address may be held by more organisations than you initially remember.
☐ Banks and building societies
☐ Credit card providers
☐ Mortgage provider
☐ Loan providers
☐ Savings and investment providers
☐ Pension providers
☐ Finance agreements
☐ Payment services and financial apps where necessary
Insurance Providers
Your address can affect both your cover and your premium, so tell relevant insurers about your move and check when any change needs to take effect.
☐ Buildings insurance
☐ Contents insurance
☐ Car insurance
☐ Life insurance
☐ Pet insurance
☐ Health insurance
☐ Other specialist insurance policies
Health & Medical
Update the healthcare services you use and check whether moving to a different area means you need to register with a new provider.
☐ GP surgery
☐ Dentist
☐ Optician
☐ Hospital or specialist clinics where relevant
☐ Private healthcare providers
☐ Veterinary practice
Work, School & Education
☐ Employer / HR department
☐ Children’s school or nursery
☐ College or university
☐ Student finance organisations, where applicable
☐ Professional bodies or trade organisations
Shopping, Deliveries & Subscriptions
These are easy to forget because many accounts are used only occasionally. Updating saved delivery addresses can also help prevent future orders being sent to your old home.
☐ Online shopping accounts
☐ Grocery delivery accounts
☐ Meal delivery services
☐ Magazine and newspaper subscriptions
☐ Membership organisations
☐ Loyalty schemes
☐ Regular delivery subscriptions
Friends, Family & Other Contacts
☐ Family
☐ Friends
☐ Regular tradespeople
☐ Clubs and societies
☐ Charities you support
☐ Anyone who regularly sends important post to your home
Don’t Forget Your Post
Even with a thorough checklist, it’s easy to forget an organisation that still has your old address. Consider arranging mail redirection for a suitable period after you move so that important post isn’t left behind.
Whenever redirected post arrives at your new home, use it as a reminder to update the sender with your new address.
When Should You Start Changing Your Address?
You can start preparing your list several weeks before moving day. Keep a simple record of who has been notified, who still needs contacting and whether confirmation has been received.
Don’t assume that changing your address with one department or account automatically updates every related record. Check each important account individually.
Simple Change of Address Tracker
| Organisation | Notified? | Date | Confirmed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Tax | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Bank | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Energy Supplier | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Insurance | ☐ | ☐ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I need to tell when I move house in the UK?
Common organisations include your local council, banks, utility providers, insurers, driving and vehicle-related services, healthcare providers, employer and any companies that regularly send you post or deliveries.
Should I change my address before or after moving?
It depends on the organisation. You can prepare most of your list beforehand, but check with each provider about when they want the new address to take effect.
What happens if I forget to change my address?
Important correspondence could continue going to your previous home. Keeping a checklist and considering mail redirection can reduce the chance of something being missed.
Planning Your Whole Move?
Changing your address is only one part of moving home. Use our complete moving checklist to plan everything from eight weeks before your move through to settling into your new home.
View the Complete Moving House Checklist →Already collected your keys? Our New House Checklist covers the important jobs to complete during your first day, week and month.
For other practical advice before the big day, explore our Moving House Tips and Moving Day Essentials Checklist.
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