Change of Address Checklist for Your NYC Move: Who to Notify

You’ve booked the movers and packed the boxes — but one task people forget until mail goes to the wrong place is updating your address. Use this change of address checklist to know exactly who to notify when you move, so bills, packages, and important mail follow you to your new NYC home. From OneTwoThreeGuysAndATruck.

Start With USPS

File an official change of address with the United States Postal Service first. It takes minutes online and forwards your mail for a set period — a safety net while you update everyone else. Set it to start on your move-in day.

Government & Legal

• NY DMV — driver’s license and vehicle registration
• Voter registration at your new address
• IRS and any tax accounts
• Social Security or benefits programs

Money & Insurance

• Banks and credit unions
• Credit card companies
• Loans and any mortgage provider
• Auto, renter’s, health, and life insurance

Utilities & Home Services

Schedule old services to shut off the day after you leave and new ones to turn on the day you arrive: electricity and gas, internet and cable, and water if billed separately.

Everything Else

• Employer (payroll and tax forms)
• Doctor, dentist, and pharmacy
• Amazon and online shopping accounts
• Streaming, subscription boxes, and the gym

Do It in Waves

Update the essentials (USPS, bank, employer) a week or two before the move, then handle subscriptions once you’re settled. The USPS forwarding window catches anything you miss.