Change of Address Procedures
Important information to keep in mind when relocating..
The U.S. Postal Service provides two ways to change your address. There is a Mover’s Guide which features a “Change of Address” form that can be simply completed, detached, and mailed. Or, visit www.usps.com and click on the “Change of Address” link to enter your new address information online and receive immediate email confirmation.
It is important to individually notify senders of your address change. The US Postal Service will forward packages, newspapers, magazines, and First-Class/Priority/Express Mail, but only for a set amount of time. For standard mail and catalogs, notify mailers directly of your new address. If you receive mail with a yellow label attached, notify the sender of your change of address, as the yellow label indicates that they don’t have your new address. Sending out a short e-mail to your friends, relatives, and coworkers is an easy start in the process of changing your address.
Some important reminders for whom to contact regarding a change of address:
U.S. Postal Service
Internal Revenue Service
Social Security Administration
State Department of Motor Vehicles
U.S. Customs and Immigration Services
Department of Veterans Affairs
Passport Office
Electric/water/gas/sewer/waste company
Telephone/cell phone/TV/Internet providers
Home services (housecleaning, pool, lawn/garden, pets)
Insurance Companies (home, life, auto, medical, dental, disability etc.)
Banks/Credit Unions where you may have accounts
Tax consultant/Accountant
Investment Broker/Retirement accounts
Lenders (car, auto, home, etc.)
Credit cards/department store cards/online pay services (PayPal)
Friends
Family
Employer (notify the Human Resources department)
Schools/Daycare/Babysitters
Newspaper/Magazine/Catalog subscriptions
Attorney
Doctors/eye doctors/dentists/orthodontists/veterinarians/pharmacies
Church/House of worship
Social groups, community groups and civic organizations
Health clubs, children’s clubs and extracurricular activities
Professional associations/Licensing and Certification Boards
Do Not Mail/Do Not Call Lists
Air Miles/Rewards programs
Voter Registration
Additional Relocation services
Contact Us
Restaino & Associates ERA Powered Relocation Division
1-800-637-1178 | 608-395-3103 | relo@restainohomes.com
