Government Bodies
Update your address with the DVLA. Both your licence and vehicle registration need changing. Not before you move, as you may need your licence for identification and van hire.
Depending on your circumstances, you may also need to contact HMRC or the Department for Work and Pensions.
Ask your local authority for a final statement of your council tax. You may even get a refund. Don’t forget to update your details on the electoral roll.
Contact:
- Department for Work and Pensions
- HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
- Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)
- Electoral roll
- TV Licensing
- Your Local Authority
Financial
Banks, lenders and credit card companies need to know your new details. This includes current account and credit card providers. They may use your current address as a security check or to verify your identity.
Contact:
- Banking and savings account providers
- Credit card companies
- Investment funds
- Store loyalty card providers
- Pension services.
Insurance Providers
You should notify your contents insurance provider of when and where you will be moving. Check with them what is and is not insured during the move. You may need to get additional insurance from them or the removals company.
Contact any companies you have insurance with, including:
- Car insurance (and any breakdown services provider)
- Home insurance
- Mobile phone insurance
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Health insurance (including dental insurance)
Utility Suppliers
Tell your utilities providers the exact date you are moving. Take meter readings and photographs of them. Do this in both your old and new home.
Contact:
- Water supplier
- Gas provider
- Electricity provider