Moving can be stressful. But once you have your belongings packed and ready to go, and you’ve called a moving company, there are a few other places you’ll want to notify. More specifically, there are a handful of businesses and agencies that will need to know your new address.

Who to Tell About Your Move

1. Postal Services

Once you’ve hired a moving company and know the exact date of the move, contact your post office. If it is a temporary move, you can have your mail forwarded there for the designated period of time. However, if it’s a permanent move, it’s important to update your mailing address. Typically, this can be done online by visiting the United States Postal Service website. Doing this ensures you will receive all your mail at your new address, including important bills.

2. Utility Companies

The last thing you want to do is end up paying for utility service at an old address you no longer live at. Contact your utility companies before you hire a moving company to determine when you can schedule a shut-off for your old address. This is also important if there are some services you want to transfer to your new address, such as your cable subscription. However, make sure that the scheduled shut-off for certain services, like plumbing and electric, don’t happen until the end of the day so you have lights and working water while the moving company is helping you move your things out.

3. Bank & Financial Agencies

Any financial-related agency should stay updated on your current address. Notify both the federal revenue agency and your state tax agency of the move; you can fill out a form online with the IRS after you’ve settled into your new place. Update your online banking account (or visit the branch in person) to switch your place of residence. This is especially important if you are moving to a different state and don’t want your debit card to be flagged for fraudulent activity on or around moving day.

 

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