Government and council
- Your local council for council tax at both the old and new address.
- The electoral register, so you can vote. You can register online at gov.uk.
- DVLA for your driving licence and vehicle log book. Updating your licence is free, and you can be fined up to £1,000 if you don’t tell them.
- HMRC, especially if you’re self-employed or claim any tax credits or benefits.
- TV Licensing. You can transfer your licence to your new address.
Money
- Banks and building societies
- Credit cards and loans
- Pension providers
- Insurance: home, contents, car, life and pet
- Investment and savings accounts
Home services
- Gas and electricity: give final meter readings at the old home and first readings at the new one
- Water: both suppliers if you’re moving area
- Broadband and phone: book early, as installs can take a couple of weeks
- Mobile phone contract
Health and family
- Your GP, and register with a new one if you’ve moved area
- Dentist and optician
- Schools and nurseries
- Your vet
Everything else
- Your employer
- Online shopping accounts and deliveries
- Subscriptions, magazines and memberships
- Friends and family
Tip: set up Royal Mail redirection for three to six months. It catches anything you forget.