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Change of address checklist
It’s important to notify Government agencies when you move to a new address to avoid any issues in the future. Thankfully, most agencies enable you to update your details easily online. Government organisations you may need to update include:
- Australia Post
- Australian Taxation Office
- Australian Electoral Commission
- Department of Human Services (Centrelink & Child Support Agencies)
- Medicare
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Driver’s license and Car Registrations
- Education providers
- Pet microchip and council registry
Government Organisations
Moving house can be stressful, from cleaning to packing and organising the removalist! One of the most important factors homeowners often forget is to notify businesses and organisations when they move to a new address. We have created a free change of address checklist to help you identify the parties who need to be updated:
Advising service providers of the date you intend to exit your property and move into your new home is important, and not just because you want the lights and WIFI on when you move in! Many utility providers offer same-day or next-day connection services, so this is a good opportunity to shop around and ensure you’re getting the best deal.
- Electricity
- Telephone and mobile service providers
- Internet service provider
- Gas
- Water
- On-demand streaming services
- Magazine or newspaper subscriptions
- Food delivery services
- Insurance companies (Health, car, home, contents etc)
*Insurance companies calculate premium payments based on a range of metrics, including your address/where your car is stored overnight. Therefore, moving may impact the amount you pay, so it’s important you update this when it changes. You may even get a better deal!
Service Providers and Subscriptions
The nature of relationships with Financial Institutions and Legal Professionals is highly confidential, so it’s important to update these parties and ensure your correspondence is sent to the new address.
- Banks (Savings accounts, Credit Cards, mortgage, and loan providers)
- Conveyancer or property lawyer
- Financial Advisors and Accountants
- Personal Lawyers (Wills and power of attorney)
- Superannuation Funds
Financial Institutions and Legal Professionals
Notifying your Health Care Professionals of your change of address is important to ensure your records stay up to date. The following professionals may need to be notified:
- General Practitioner (GP)
- Specialist Practitioners (Chiropractor, Dentist, Orthodontist, Paediatrician etc.)
- Veterinarian (Don’t forget about your pet’s!)
- Gym and Fitness Clubs
