Checklist
Who to tell when you move house
A change of address checklist to work through in the weeks before completion day.
Government and council
- Your old and new council (council tax)
- HMRC
- DVLA — driving licence and vehicle log book
- Electoral register
- DWP, if you receive benefits
- TV Licensing
Money
- Banks and building societies
- Credit card providers
- Pension and investment providers
- Insurers — home, car, life, pet
- Your mortgage lender (if keeping a mortgage elsewhere)
Home and utilities
- Gas and electricity suppliers (take meter readings)
- Water company
- Broadband and phone provider
- Royal Mail redirection
Health and work
- GP, dentist and opticians
- Your employer
- Schools or nurseries
Everything else
- Subscriptions and online shops
- Gym and memberships
- Friends and family
Tip: once you've exchanged contracts and have a completion date, you can start telling organisations. Use the official GOV.UK service to update your driving licence address.
Still at the start? See the full moving house checklist and costs, or find a conveyancer covering your area.