Your move is approaching, and it’s time to update your address with various institutions. To ensure you don’t forget anything, here is a complete checklist of the necessary steps.
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Who to inform at least a week before your move?
1. Mail forwarding request from the Post Office
Make your life easier with the Post Office: you can request mail forwarding. This allows you to receive all mail sent to your old address at your new address for at least six months.
- When? At least four business days before your move.
- How? Make an online request to the Post Office without additional fees, and take your time to make the necessary changes once you’re in your new flat.
2. Informing your Internet provider about your moving
Changing your address for your internet service can take time depending on your internet provider.
- Why? If you don’t want to use mobile data for internet access on your computer from day one, plan this process in advance.
3. Informing your employer of your move
If you haven’t requested mail forwarding from the Post Office, you need to inform human resources of your new address to receive your next pay stub and other important documents without delay.
List of address changes before your move
If you haven’t requested mail forwarding, ensure you update your address with the most important institutions to avoid losing any documents:
- Bank: Ensure your bank has your new address for sending statements and other documents.
- Insurance: Update your home, car, health, and other insurance policies.
- Utilities: Inform gas, electricity, and water providers of your address change.
- Telephone: Update your phone service subscription address.
Address changes within 14 days after your move
- The cantonal vehicle office: This allows you, in case of a fine, to receive the information at your new address and avoid inconveniences. You are legally required to make this change within 14 days of your move at the latest.
- Your dog: Don’t forget to update your pet’s information with the town hall or animal registry.
- Municipality: Declare your address change with your new municipality. You will need to deregister from your old municipality and register in your new one.
Other address changes to make when your move
You will likely need to make other address changes that aren’t immediately obvious, such as subscriptions to newspapers and magazines, your gym, or even your dentist.
Download your address changes checklist
To make things easier for you, we have created a downloadable checklist that includes all these steps. Click the link below to download it:
Download your address changes checklist
With this checklist, your address change will go smoothly. Enjoy your move!
