Once you’ve decided where you’re moving to, it’s time to let everyone know the good news! And your social media posts filled with pictures of your new place aren’t entirely going to do the job. Changing your address is one of those things you can’t put off. Doing so can cause overdue bills, costly billing errors, service interruptions, and can even leave you vulnerable to identity theft. Here are some of the places you’ll need to update your address after selling your home.
Lots of organizations allow you to change your address online, either through an online form, e-mail, or chat with a customer service representative. Some companies will still require you to call.
The US Postal Service, DMV, and most voter registrations allow you to fill out a web-based form to change your address.
If you have a lot of people to notify, especially friends and family, you may want to send out postcards. You can use templates found on Canva.com or in Microsoft Office to design your own.
The TouchNote app allows you to create custom postcards and even mails them for you.
The by-invitation-only app, Updater, can manage the address changes for you and help you coordinate utility services, book a mover, and even get insurance.
If you want to notify some friends and family via social media, opt for private messages.
The process of updating your address is even more critical when you’re selling your home and moving out of state. Keeping everyone informed will make things easier during this stressful and exciting time.