You’ve booked a cheap move and packed the boxes — but one free task saves a lot of future headaches: updating your address. Use this change of address checklist to know exactly who to notify when you move, so bills, packages, and important mail follow you to your new NYC home. Courtesy of TheBestCheapMoversNYC.

Start With USPS

File an official change of address with the United States Postal Service first. It takes minutes online and forwards your mail for a set period — a cheap insurance policy while you update everyone else. Set it to start on your move-in day.

Government & Legal

• NY DMV — driver’s license and vehicle registration
• Voter registration
• IRS and any tax accounts
• Social Security or benefits programs

Money & Insurance

• Banks and credit unions
• Credit card companies
• Loans and any mortgage provider
• Auto, renter’s, health, and life insurance

Utilities & Home Services

Schedule old services to shut off the day after you leave and new ones to turn on the day you arrive:

• Electricity and gas
• Internet and cable
• Water (if billed separately)

Everything Else

• Employer (payroll and tax forms)
• Doctor, dentist, and pharmacy
• Amazon and online shopping accounts
• Streaming, subscription boxes, and the gym

Do It in Waves

Update the essentials (USPS, bank, employer) a week or two before the move, then handle subscriptions once you’re settled. The USPS forwarding window catches anything you miss.