If you suddenly have to change your place of residence, you need to tell your new address to your relatives, business partners and also to the relevant government offices. You can prepare a letter of moving house like the following example or prepare other necessary things, in connection with your move to a new address.
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Method 1 of 3: Writing a Change of Address
Step 1. Make a list of your contacts
As moving time approaches, write down all the people who need your new address. If you still have envelopes for correspondence with them, keep all the envelopes in one neat pile. That way, you'll only be ignoring some of the acquaintances you rarely correspond with.
Step 2. Make your change of address letter
Use the same letter format for all contacts. Write a simple and clear letter.
Method 2 of 3: Writing Letters to Contacts and Business Associates
Step 1. Make sure all your friends and family are aware of your move
There are several ways to notify about the move. If most of your contacts have email addresses, send one email to all of them - it's very effective and fast. You can also invite all your acquaintances to a new housewarming event - write your new address on the invitation sent. Another way is to send a short message about your change of address via postcard - you don't need a formal letter, if the recipient is a close friend or relative.
Step 2. Call your business contact
If they have an email address, send a brief official email about your change of address. You can use the sample letter above to notify you of a change of address. If you run your own business, print out postcards for each of your business associates. Do not send a handwritten card, unless you personally know the business associate.
Step 3. Contact your bank or loan department and notify them of your change of address
If the bank has online facilities, you can change the address directly via online. If not, come to one of these bank branches with your identification card. Make sure that you want the change of address on your account statement, as well as on your debit and credit cards.
Step 4. Check your bill
Most credit card bills and other public services have the option to change the address, on the back of the billing statement. Sometimes these options are provided in front of the billing statement. Make sure you check that option.
If your move is before the billing statement is received, contact the credit card company or public service by telephone. Their customer service phone number can be found on the final billing statement, or you can look it up online. Prepare personal identification to prove ownership of your account number
Step 5. Renew your subscription service
Some newspaper and magazine services have an online address change facility. Otherwise, the postal service can deliver to a new address, if you have already filled out a change of address form (see example).
Step 6. Contact your regular doctor's office
Notify the general practitioner, dentist and specialist doctor who you visit frequently for your change of address. Usually a change of address can be submitted by telephone, without having to send a special cover letter. If possible, memorize the ID number on your checking card.
Method 3 of 3: Creating Letters for Government Offices
Step 1. Contact your local post office
Take advantage of the courier service that can send all letters from the old address to the new address. If you reside in the United States, update your address on the US Postal Service website for a fee of 1 dollar, or free of charge via your local post office by filling out the form provided.
Step 2. Contact your local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) office
In most states, a change of address can be made online or you can mail a change of address form. The address on the driver's license will not be changed, unless you wish to change your driver's license. Check your local DMV's webpage for additional information or customer service numbers.
Change your address for the next general election. Make sure you notify your local Electoral Office of your change of address, so that you can contest elections held by the state in your new residence. Usually a change of address at the DMV office, will change your election address; some states make it easy to change addresses online. You can fill out a voter registration form at your local post office. Check your state's web page for more information
Step 3. Provide your new address to the Tax Office
Notification of change of address can be done in two ways. First, write down the new address on your tax return form. Alternatively, download this 8822 form and submit it to your local Tax Office.
Step 4. Contact the insurance office
If you receive disability insurance or a pension, immediately notify your local insurance office of your change of address. If you're in America, you can access here, or call SSA at (800) 772-1213 (TTY (800) 325-0778) Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST. You cannot notify of a change of address by mail.
Step 5. Contact your local guarantor office
If you are still dealing with your local guarantor's office or you are reported for a sexual offense, you will need to provide your new address. Make sure you have the right to move as permitted by the rules. You can find the information on the local police station's web page.
Tips
- If you're the only one moving and your roommate doesn't move and stays in the house, make sure you provide clear information, especially to the local post office.
- If you are sending a letter or fax, make sure you include your full name, account number, current address and new address. Don't forget to sign the letter.
- If you unsubscribe from a particular service, for example with a water or electricity company, contact the company ahead of time and explain to them when to start, stop or move the service. Make sure you pay the last bill and that the payment was received by the concerned party.
