Update address with postal service, government, financials, and dozens of accounts. Begin 6-8 weeks before.
9 steps across 1 sections
1. Steps Guide
- USPS — USPS.com/move ($1.10). Forwarding 12 months
- Government (6-8 weeks) — IRS, SSA, DMV, voter reg, passport
- Financial (4-6 weeks) — Banks, cards, investments, loans
- Insurance (4 weeks) — Auto, health, homeowner, life
- Utilities (2-4 weeks) — Electric, gas, water, internet, trash
- Medical — Doctors, dentist, pharmacy, vet
- Personal accounts — Shopping, subscriptions, gym
- Employer — HR for W-2 and withholding
- Schools — Notify current, register new
Common Mistakes
- Assuming USPS handles everything
- Forgetting auto-pay at old address
- Not updating shopping accounts
- Missing professional license updates
- Missing DMV deadline
Pro Tips
- Bank statements reveal needed updates
- Systematically check statements
- Update maps and nav apps
- Check off each as completed
- Update emergency contacts