When you move to a new address, it’s important to notify several key people and organizations to ensure your mail and communications reach you without any issues. Here’s a list to help you:
IRS: Use Form 8822 to update your address with the IRS.
State and Local Taxing Authorities: Notify them of your new address.
U.S. Post Office: Forward your mail to your new address by filling out a change-of-address form at your local post office or online.
Insurance Agents: Update your address with home, auto, and life insurance agents.
Debtors and Creditors: Inform mortgage holders, car lien holders, and other lenders of your new address.
Credit Card Companies: Update your address with your credit card companies.
Publications: Notify any publications you subscribe to.
Clubs and Services: Update your address with any clubs or services you subscribe to.
Social Security Administration: Inform them of your new address.
Organizations Mailing Checks: Notify any organization that periodically mails you a check.
Banks: Update your address with your bank.
Employer: Make sure your employer has your new address for paychecks and work-related communications.
Doctors, Dentists, and Veterinarians: Inform them of your new address.
Motor Vehicle Departments: Update your address with the DMV.
Places of Worship and Non-Profit Organizations: Notify any organizations you are involved with.
Registrar of Voters: Update your address with the registrar of voters.
Utilities and Services: Notify utilities, telephone service, answering service, and trash collectors.
Professional Contacts: Inform your accountant, attorney, and broker of your new address.
Friends, Family, and Business Contacts: Update your address with friends, family, and business contacts to stay in touch.
By notifying these entities of your new address, you can ensure that all your important mail and communications are delivered to your new location without any hiccups