Who to Notify When You Move House (UK) – Full Change of Address Checklist

19 Oct

Moving House? Don’t Forget to Update Your Address

When you’re moving house in the UK, it’s easy to get caught up in packing boxes and booking the removals van. But one of the most important (and often forgotten) tasks is telling the right people about your new address.

Forget to update your details and you could:

Miss out on important letters.
Risk fines from HMRC, the DVLA, or your local council.
Even void your insurance.

To make it easier, we’ve pulled together a full UK Change of Address Checklist – and there’s a handy printable PDF version you can download at the end.

Download your printable Change of Address Checklist here (PDF, £2.99)

Essential Change of Address Notifications

Here are the big ones you mustn’t skip:

1. Royal Mail

Set up Royal Mail Redirection so your post is forwarded to your new home.
Set up redirection here

2. HMRC

Update your details with HMRC for tax and benefits.
Tell HMRC here

3. DVLA

Update your driving licence and V5C logbook (car ownership).
Update your DVLA details here

4. Banks and Credit Cards

Contact your bank and credit card providers.
Update savings, ISAs, loans and mortgages too.

5. Insurance

Tell your home, car, and health insurance providers.
Failure to do this could invalidate your policy.

6. Utilities

Gas, electricity, and water providers.
Submit final meter readings and provide your new address.

7. Broadband and Mobile Providers

Arrange to transfer your broadband service.
Update your mobile contract details.
Ofcom has a guide: moving your broadband.

8. TV Licence

Update your TV licence so you’re covered at the new address.
Update TV Licence details

9. Council Tax

Let your council know you’re moving out and into a new property.
Find your council here

Don’t Forget These Extras

GP and Dentist – register at your new practice. Find a GP.
Schools or Childcare Providers – tell them your new details.
Employer / Payroll – make sure your payslips and tax records are updated.
Subscriptions – Amazon, eBay, Netflix, magazines.
Friends & Family – don’t forget to share your new address with them too.

Make It Simple With Our Printable Checklist

That’s a lot to remember, and it’s easy to miss one or two. To save the stress, we’ve created a printable UK Change of Address Checklist:

✔ Pre-filled with all the key organisations above
✔ Extra space for your own notes
✔ Tick boxes to keep track
✔ Ink-friendly A4 PDF

Download your Change of Address Checklist now (£2.99, instant download).

Related Tools

Want to keep costs under control? Try our Moving Budget Tracker (Excel template).
Need to organise your boxes? Get our Printable Labels Pack.
Want everything in one place? Grab our Pro Moving Toolkit.

Final Thoughts

Updating your address might not be the most exciting part of moving, but it’s one of the most important. Use the checklist above (or grab the printable PDF) and you’ll avoid nasty surprises after moving day.

Emma Brooks

Emma is a writer who specialises in home and lifestyle topics, with a focus on making the moving process smoother and less overwhelming. She offers practical advice, handy checklists and straightforward guides to help people feel at ease throughout their move. Based in the UK, Emma enjoys exploring new towns and villages, discovering local cafés, and finding creative ways to make any house feel like a home.