Updating your address everywhere is one of the most tedious parts of moving. Missing someone can mean lost post, missed bills or even fines. Work through this list from about four weeks before your move.

Government

  • DVLA: update your driving licence and vehicle log book. It's free, and required by law.
  • HMRC: update your address for tax, through your personal tax account.
  • Council tax: tell your old council when you're leaving and register with the new one.
  • Electoral roll: register to vote at your new address.
  • Benefits and pensions: tell the DWP or relevant office if you receive any.
  • TV Licensing: move your licence to your new address.

Money

  • Banks and building societies
  • Credit cards and loans
  • Pension providers
  • Investments, ISAs and premium bonds

Home and utilities

  • Gas and electricity suppliers, with final meter readings
  • Water company
  • Broadband and phone provider
  • Home and contents insurance

Health

  • GP, or register with a new one if you're moving out of the area
  • Dentist and optician
  • Pharmacy, for repeat prescriptions

Work, school and the car

  • Your employer, for payroll and pension records
  • Schools, nurseries and colleges
  • Car insurance and breakdown cover

Everything else

  • Mobile phone provider
  • Online shops and delivery addresses
  • Subscriptions, memberships and charities
  • Vets, and your pet's microchip database
  • Friends and family

Redirect your post

Even with this list, some post will go astray. Royal Mail's redirection service forwards your mail for a set period, which catches anything you've forgotten.

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