Moving is an exciting, but often stressful life event. Between packing and attending the closing, important details can be overlooked—like changing your address.

Use this moving out checklist to ensure all essential people and places are informed of your new move to prevent any major headaches like lost mail and lapses in service.

Financial services and documents

• Bank/credit card companies
• Loan agreements
• Insurance companies
• Financial advisor
• Accountant
• Lawyer
• Mortgage broker/real estate agent

Employment and education

• Employer(s), employee(s)
• Clients/business relationships
• Insurance
• Pension and other retirement accounts
• Current colleges or education providers
• Alma maters
• Child care provider(s)
• Child’s school and after-school activities

Government offices and documents

• Post office
• Drivers license (DVLA)
• Vehicle registration (DMV)
• Voter registration
• Social security administration
• Passports
• Department of revenue

Utility and service providers

• Electricity provider
• Gas supplier
• Cable/satellite provider
• Water company
• Trash removal service
• Internet provider
• Cell phone provider

Family, pets, groups, and other

• Health care providers
• Pharmacies
• Veterinarians
• Pet insurance company
• Pet tags
• Churches
• Community groups
• Memberships
• Rewards programs
• Subscriptions
• Return address labels/business cards
• Friends and family