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Utility Transfer & Address Change

A checklist for moving home: transferring utilities and updating your address with the people and services that need it. Tick items off as you go.

What this tool does

A checklist for moving home: transferring utilities and updating your address with the people and services that need it. Tick items off as you go.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 4 groups and 15 items.

  • Utilities (4 items): Schedule electricity transfer; Transfer gas service; Set up water service; Schedule internet installation
  • Government and records (4 items): Set up mail forwarding with your postal service; Update driver's license; Update vehicle registration; Update voter registration
  • Money, work and health (5 items): Notify bank of new address; Update credit cards; Notify employer; Update insurance policies; Notify healthcare providers
  • Accounts (2 items): Update subscriptions; Update online shopping accounts

Tip: Start before your move date, as some changes take time. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list. It does not know your location, providers or what each requires.
  • It does not cover every account you may have, so add your own items for the ones it misses.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does the list apply in every country?
A: No. Some items, such as voter registration, work differently or do not exist in some places. Skip any that do not apply to you.
Q: Does it include contact details or deadlines?
A: No. It is a reminder list only. Check with each provider for how and when to make changes.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device and are not sent anywhere. They do not follow you to another device or browser.

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