CHECKLIST.md

Change of address checklist

This checklist should be used as a guideline. It is focused on an individual moving from within the United States (US) to another location within the US, though many items should be applicable to those in other countries as well.

Essentials

• Post office: Set up forwarding address.
  • USPS change of address
• Employer: Paychecks, tax forms, etc.

Finances

• Bank/Credit union
• Loan issuers (vehicle, mortgage, personal loans, etc.)
• Credit cards
• Student loans
• Financial aid
• Investments
• Online or app-based payments (PayPal, Venmo, Square, etc.)

Insurance

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Car insurance
• Homeowner/Renter's insurance

Utilities and home services

• Power
• Water/sewage
• Gas
• Internet/TV (cable, satellite, etc.)
• Garbage
• Cell phone
• Lawn care
• Cleaning service
• Pool care

People

• Doctor(s)
• Dentist
• Children's physician
• Veterinarian
• Lawyer
• Babysitter/daycare
• Friends and family

Memberships and subscriptions

• Retail clubs (Costco, Sam's club, etc.)
• Churches
• Scouts/youth organizations
• Parent teacher associations
• Magazines
• Subscription boxes (Lootcrate, etc.)
• Gym (do they have a location near your new address?)
• Professional organizations (CompTIA, IEEE, etc)

Government agencies

• Department/Registry of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
  • Contact your state (US) agency
• Internal revenue services (IRS)
  • IRS change of address
• Voter registration
  • Contact your state election office
• Social Security Administration (SSA)
  • SSA change of address
• Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • USCIS change of address
• Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
  • VA change of address

Online services

• Shopping (Amazon, eBay, etc.)
• Steaming services (Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
• Mapping services (Google Maps, Apple Maps, etc.)
• Package notifications (UPS, FedEx, etc.)

Miscellaneous

• License to Carry / Concealed Carry Permits