Although buying a new home can be INCREDIBLY EXCITING, there are admittedly a few less-than-exciting tasks involved in the process. One is the countless changes of address you’ll need to complete to ensure you’ll get the mail you need once you’ve made the move. (After buying a new home, the last thing you need is a late payment on your bills and a ding on your credit report!) So while you’re busy packing boxes and decorating your new space, don’t forget to notify the necessary people of your upcoming move. Here’s a handy list to to help you cover your bases:
- Credit card companies (including store cards)
- Memberships (e.g., Costco)
- Banks
- Insurance (e.g., car, renters, health, life)
- Post office (for mail forwarding) https://www.usps.com/manage/forward.htm
- Mobile phone provider
- Cable/internet provider
- Utilities (PG&E)
- DMV https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?1dmy&urile=wcm:path:/dmv_content_en/dmv/online/coa/welcome
- IRS (Change of Address form) https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-answers/irs-procedures/address-changes/address-changes
- Accountant
- Doctors/dentist
- Government agencies (if you receive any government benefits)
- Magazine and newspaper subscriptions
- Employer
- Children’s school
- Alma Mater
- Current landlord
- Family & friends (If you are moving during the holidays, you won’t want to miss any holiday cards. Make your notice creative. Send a postcard or an email with a photo of your new digs.)
- USCIS (for most non-U.S. citizens) https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange
Crystal Schip 
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