Organisations & Companies to Contact

From the DVLA to your internet service provider, read our handy guide to ensure you contact the relevant agencies and companies to inform them about your change of address

Government Agencies:

Ensure your address is updated with the DVLA for both your driving licence and vehicle registration. It’s essential to have accurate information for legal and administrative purposes. However, it’s advisable to wait until after your move to avoid any complications with identification and potential needs for van hire during the transition period. Obtain a final council tax statement from your local authority to ensure all tax obligations are settled and to explore the possibility of receiving a refund if applicable. This statement serves as an official confirmation of your tax status at your previous address. Transfer your TV licence to your new address promptly to ensure uninterrupted access to television services and update your details on the electoral roll to maintain your voting rights and ensure your information is current for electoral purposes. Contacts:

Department for Work and Pensions: Notify the DWP of your change of address to ensure seamless communication regarding any benefits or services you receive from them.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC): Keep HMRC informed of your new address to avoid any delays or issues with tax-related correspondence or obligations.
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA): Updating your address with the DVLA is crucial for maintaining accurate records of your driving licence and vehicle registration.
Electoral roll: Ensure your address is updated on the electoral roll to exercise your right to vote and participate in democratic processes.
TV Licensing: Transfer your TV licence to your new address to remain compliant with regulations and continue enjoying television services legally.
Your local authority: Inform your local authority of your change of address for various administrative purposes, including council tax, voting, and access to local services and amenities.

Financial Institutions:

Updating your address with financial institutions is crucial for security and communication purposes. Notify the following entities of your new address:

Banking and savings account providers: Ensure your bank and savings accounts have the correct address to receive statements, correspondence, and important notifications.
Credit card companies: Update your address with credit card companies to ensure seamless communication and to prevent any disruptions in service.
Investment funds: Keep your investment fund providers informed of your new address to receive updates on your investments and financial transactions.
Store loyalty card providers: Update your address with store loyalty card providers to continue receiving rewards and benefits associated with your membership.
Pension services: Notify pension service providers of your change of address to ensure you receive important information regarding your pension benefits and contributions.

Insurance Providers:

Informing insurance providers of your move is essential to ensure continued coverage and protection. Contact the following insurance companies to update your address:

Car insurance (including breakdown services): Update your car insurance provider with your new address to ensure coverage in your new location and to receive important policy documents and communications.
Home insurance: Inform your home insurance provider of your change of address to update your policy and ensure coverage for your new residence.
Mobile phone insurance: Update your mobile phone insurance provider with your new address to receive important communications and support services.
Pet insurance: Notify your pet insurance provider of your change of address to ensure coverage for your pets at your new residence and to update your policy details.
Life insurance: Keep your life insurance provider informed of your new address to ensure that your policy remains valid and up to date.
Health insurance (including dental insurance): Inform your health insurance provider of your change of address to ensure access to medical services and to update your policy information as needed.

Utility Suppliers:

Updating your address with utility suppliers is necessary to ensure smooth transitions in service and accurate billing. Contact the following utility providers to inform them of your move:

Water supplier: Notify your water supplier of your change of address to ensure continued access to water services and to update billing information.
Gas provider: Inform your gas provider of your new address to facilitate the transfer of gas services and billing arrangements to your new residence.
Electricity provider: Update your address with your electricity provider to ensure uninterrupted access to electricity services and accurate billing at your new location.

Regular Bills:

Updating your address for regular bills is essential to ensure you receive invoices and statements on time and to maintain your accounts properly. Contact the following service providers to update your address:

Home phone: Update your address with your home phone service provider to ensure you receive bills and communications at your new residence.
Broadband: Inform your broadband service provider of your change of address to ensure uninterrupted internet service and accurate billing.
TV subscription services: Update your address with TV subscription service providers to ensure continued access to your favourite television channels and services.
Mobile phone: Notify your mobile phone service provider of your new address to receive bills and communications at your new residence.
Window cleaner: It might sound trivial, but it’s common courtesy to let your window cleaner know if you’re going to move house. They may end up accidentally cleaning the windows for the next owner or tenants who’ve moved in, resulting in an embarrassing conversation for both parties when they come to collect their money!

Health Services:

Registering with local health services is essential for accessing medical care and support in your new area. Contact the following health service providers to update your address:

Local NHS doctor’s surgery: Register with a local GP practice in your new area to ensure access to primary healthcare services and medical support.
Specialists (e.g., dentist and optician): Update your address with specialist healthcare providers, such as dentists and opticians, to ensure continuity of care and access to essential services.

Work and Education Contacts:

Informing your employer and educational institutions of your change of address is important for communication and administrative purposes. Contact the following entities to update your address:

Your employer (and company pension fund): Inform your employer of your new address to ensure you receive important communications, pay stubs, and benefits information. Additionally, update your address with any company pension funds to ensure accurate record-keeping.
Worker unions: If you belong to a union, inform them of your change of address to update your membership records and receive relevant information and communications.
Schools, colleges, and educational institutions: Notify schools, colleges, and other educational institutions of your change of address to ensure that you receive important communications and updates regarding academic matters and student-related activities.

Leisure and Family Activities:

Updating your address for leisure and family activities ensures that you continue to receive communications and benefits from relevant organisations. Contact the following entities to update your address:

Newspaper, magazine, and newsletter subscriptions: Update your address with newspaper, magazine, and newsletter subscriptions to continue receiving publications at your new residence.
Clubs (e.g., sports teams, gym): Inform clubs and organisations of your change of address to ensure that you receive relevant communications and updates regarding club activities and events.
Charities you support: Update your address with charities and nonprofit organisations to receive communications and updates about their activities and initiatives.
Pet microchip database providers: If your pets are microchipped, update the details with the relevant pet microchip databases to ensure that your contact information is current and accurate. If one of your pets unfortunately goes missing, you want to make sure you can be contacted once your dog or cat has been found.