Addresses to update when you move

I’ve moved way too many times and each time I do, I dread having to update my address for every service that requires it. I’m making myself a list so I don’t forget for next time, and maybe someone else can use it too. This list is focused on the United States.

• Driver’s License/DMV
  • This is often connected to everything to do with voting, at least in my experience
• Bank accounts and credit cards
• Online retail (Amazon, Ebay)
  • I don’t think this is a big deal to update except for your big services. Updates for these can happen whenever you next use them as well.
• Brokerage accounts
  • This includes your 401k and any other accounts you may have. Common brokerage firms include Vanguard, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity.
• HRIS system and employer
  • An HRIS system is how your employer may manage payroll and other employment documents. There’s a good chance you can update this completely within your HRIS system, but I’d also mention it to your HR.
• USPS mail forwarding
  • This is kind of a catch-all that can make sure anything critical ends up getting to you as well. https://www.usps.com/manage/forward.htm

I’ll be updating this page as I find new categories of things.