Who to Notify of Change of Address

Once you've made the decision to move to Richmond, it's time to hop on the numerous relocation tasks you must complete. Such tasks may include booking our Virginia moving company to help you relocate, scheduling a Wi-Fi installation for the new home, catching up on final payments on the new home, etc. However, what should be on the top of your list is updating your address with various places of importance. Failure to do so can lead to a delay in mail delivery and home services. Not to worry, as our Richmond movers at All My Sons Moving & Storage can inform you on who to notify of change of address.

Local Post Office

Of course, this is the first place to start when figuring out who to notify of change of address. Since your local post office is where you receive your mail from, go there in person to fill out a “change of address” form or go online to the United States Postal Service's website1 to update your address from home. Once you've done this, mail will be forwarded to the new address for up to 12 months, giving you ample time to change your address with other places of urgency.

Social Security Administration

If you accept benefits or letters from the SSA, don't forget to update them on your new address before moving to Richmond. Either change your address using your personal my Social Security account online, or contact them via phone at (800) 772-1213.

Utility Companies

Next on your moving change of address checklist should be relevant utility companies. The last thing you want after moving to Richmond is to arrive with no water, gas, nor active electricity. Therefore, about two weeks before moving day, contact your utility companies to schedule a service activation for the new address to ensure they'll be active upon your arrival. Once you've got that out the way, schedule a service cancellation for the old address to prevent from incurring extra charges after moving out.

Your Boss

You most likely receive your paychecks through direct deposit, but you should still notify your boss of your move. They may need an address to send pay stubs and tax forms if they're not able to do so in person.

Loved Ones

Out of everyone to check off on your moving change of address checklist, it should be your friends and family. Let them know about the new address so they can plug it into their GPS system for them to pay you a visit. They may also need your new address to send you important items and gifts.

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Sources:

[1] USPS.com - Official USPS Change of Address