Updating Your Address After You Move: A Practical Post-Move Checklist
📅 Published Jan 16, 2026
by Qaswa TeamUpdating Your Address After You Move: A Practical Post-Move ChecklistWhy Updating Your Address MattersEssential Places to Update Your Address1. DVLA – Driving Licence & Vehicle Logbook (V5C)2. HMRC – Tax, National Insurance & Child Benefits3. Council Tax4. Electoral Register5. Banks & Financial Services6. Utilities & Household Services7. Healthcare Providers8. Royal Mail Redirection
Once the boxes are unpacked and you’ve settled into your new home, there’s one essential task that often gets overlooked—updating your address. Notifying the right organisations ensures you continue receiving important mail, avoid fines, and keep your personal information secure. This guide walks you through the key places to update your details and provides direct links to make the process easier.
Why Updating Your Address Matters
Failing to update your address can lead to missed bills, delays in medical letters, issues with voting registration, and even penalties for outdated documents. A structured approach helps you stay compliant and organised during the busy post-move period.
Essential Places to Update Your Address
1. DVLA – Driving Licence & Vehicle Logbook (V5C)
Keeping your driving licence and vehicle logbook up to date is a legal requirement.
- Update your driving licence online: https://www.gov.uk/change-address-driving-licence
- Update your V5C logbook: https://www.gov.uk/change-address-v5c
2. HMRC – Tax, National Insurance & Child Benefits
Your address must be correct for tax records, rebates, and benefit correspondence.
- Update HMRC details: https://www.gov.uk/tell-hmrc-change-address
3. Council Tax
Each local authority manages its own system, so you’ll need to notify your new council as soon as you move.
- Find your local council: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
4. Electoral Register
Updating your address ensures you remain eligible to vote in local and national elections.
- Register to vote or update details: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
5. Banks & Financial Services
Banks, credit cards, loan providers, and pension services must have your current address for security and compliance. Most allow updates through online banking or their mobile app.
6. Utilities & Household Services
Make sure your new home is correctly set up for:
- Gas & electricity
- Water
- Broadband & TV services
- Mobile phone contracts
Providers vary, but most offer quick online change-of-address forms.
7. Healthcare Providers
Inform your GP, dentist, optician, and any specialist services.
- Find and register with a new GP: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/how-to-register-with-a-gp-surgery/
8. Royal Mail Redirection
If you’re worried about missing post, set up a temporary redirection while you update your details.
- Set up mail redirection: https://www.royalmail.com/personal/receiving-mail/redirection
Work through this checklist step by step, and you’ll protect your personal information, stay compliant with legal requirements, and ensure nothing important goes missing. If you’re still planning your move, Qaswa Logistics can help make the process smooth from start to finish.