Your Change of Address Checklist

No matter where you're moving, there can be many details to take care of, and whether you're relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks or just moving to the other side of the Lake - there are some things you'll have to do. One of the most important things you can do is changing your address. It may seem like a large task, but with a few ideas from our change of address checklist, you can make the process easier. Here at Gattermeir Davidson, we know moving is a big process, but step by step, we'll help make it easier!

The Essentials

There are two things you don't want to overlook when changing your address, setting up the forwarding address at your post office, and changing the address with your employer. You can set up address forwarding at your local post office, as well as at www.USPS.com. You'll also want to change your address with your employer because of paychecks, tax forms, and more.

Finances

There are several different places that you'll want to check in with when you change your address:

• Bank or Credit Unions
• Loan Issuers
• Credit Cards
• Student Loans
• Financial Aid
• Investments

Insurance

If you and your family have insurance, you'll want to update your address so that you can get the important information they will send to you:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Homeowner or Renter's Insurance

Utilities & Home Services

While you may be changing utilities if you're moving a distance away, you will still want to notify your previous company of your new residence in case they need to send bills or refund deposits.

• Gas
• Water
• Power
• Internet & Cable
• Garbage
• Cell Phone Service
• Lawn Care
• Cleaning Service

People

Not only will your family and friends want to know your new address, there are some other people who may NEED your new address.

• Doctors
• Dentists
• Children's Physicians
• Veterinarian
• Lawyer
• Babysitter

Memberships and Subscriptions

From memberships to your gym to magazine subscriptions, there are several different places you'll to update your address with that may not come to mind off the bat:

• Retail Clubs (Sam's, Costco, etc.)
• Churches
• Scouts & Youth Organizations
• Parent Teacher Associations
• Magazines
• Subscription Boxes

Government Agencies

Contrary to popular belief, they don't just know everywhere you are all of the time. You may need to update your new address to keep everything working properly.

• Department or Registry of Motor Vehicles
• Internal Revenue Service
• Voter Registration
• Social Security
• Citizenship & Immigration Services
• Department of Veteran Affairs

Online Services

With online shopping becoming more and more popular, you probably have many accounts with your old address. Update it to the new address so that your packages don't accidentally get shipped somewhere they shouldn't.

• Shopping (Amazon, PayPal, etc)
• Streaming Services
• Mapping Services (Google maps, apple maps, etc.)

Relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks

If you want to relocate to the Lake of the Ozarks and you don't know where to start - the Gattermeir Davidson team is here to help. We are the best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks, and whether you're buying or selling a home at the Lake of the Ozarks, we are your team. Visit our website to learn more about our real estate services, or give us a call at 877-870-5253.

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