Finally, it turns around the corner: the furniture van. The movers are here, everyone is busy helping out and it’s ready to go. Off to the new four walls – how exciting! Once you’ve got that far, you’ve already done quite a bit of moving and everything is well organized. But there’s still one thing you may not have thought of yet: The change to a new residence. Oops, yes, exactly. Don’t panic, it’s not too late. Here you will find an overview of how to get the change of address in dry clothes.
Who do you need to notify of a change of address?
Unsubscribing is not a big task, but a simple formality. If you are moving to a new municipality, you must first inform your old municipality that you are leaving. Unsubscribing in the old municipality is free of charge, unlike registering in the new municipality.
To unsubscribe, you can go to the Residents’ Control Service of your current municipality. In most municipalities in Switzerland, you can also announce the change online on emoving.
How do I change my address in Swizerland at the new municipality?
You don’t need to rush to the Residents’ Control Service of your new municipality before even unpacking your boxes.
However, the law requires you to change your address with your municipality within 14 days of your arrival. After this period, fees may be charged. To help you with this task, make yourself a reminder or download our address change checklist.
When you find a moment, simply go to the Residents’ Control Service of your new municipality with the necessary documents to make the change, or make the changes online if possible. It is advisable to call the relevant service in advance to avoid any misunderstandings.
If you are only moving within the same municipality, you will still need to go to the Residents’ Control Service to notify the authorities of your address change. Do you have a four-legged companion? Be aware that dogs must also be registered in the new municipality once the move is complete.
What documents are needed for the address change?
You will need to have several documents to change your address:
- The rental contract
- A credit card (for the new municipality)
- Identification card
- Health insurance card / AHV number
- Family record book, if applicable
- Residence permit
Registration at the road traffic office
You also need to inform the road traffic office of your move, which you can do online. Moving to another canton? You will need to get new license plates. Learn more in our article about moving with a vehicle.
Change of address: And what else?
You need to notify many institutions about your move. The most convenient way is to establish a change of address with the post office. This will allow you to make the changes gradually.
We wish you a smooth settling into your new municipality and hope you will continue to receive lovely postcards after your address change.
