1800 066 846 Change of Address Checklist: Who to Tell When You Move
When you move house, update your licence and car registration, the electoral roll, Medicare, Centrelink and the ATO, your bank, super and insurers, your utilities, and set up mail redirection. This checklist lists everyone to tell and where to do it, for moves in Victoria and the ACT.
Government
| Who to tell | Where to update it |
|---|---|
| Driver licence and car registration | VicRoads (Victoria) or Access Canberra (ACT) |
| Electoral roll | Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) |
| Medicare and Centrelink | Services Australia, through myGov |
| Tax | Australian Taxation Office (ATO), through myGov |
| Council rates and pet registration | Your old and new council |
Money and insurance
| Who to tell | Where to update it |
|---|---|
| Banks and credit cards | Each bank’s app, website or branch |
| Superannuation | Your super fund |
| Home and contents insurance | Your insurer (check you’re covered on moving day) |
| Car insurance | Your insurer |
Home and services
| Who to tell | Where to update it |
|---|---|
| Mail redirection | Australia Post |
| Electricity and gas | Disconnect at the old home, connect at the new one |
| Internet and phone | Your provider |
| Water | Your water authority |
Everyone else
| Who to tell | Where to update it |
|---|---|
| Employer and payroll | Your HR or payroll team |
| Doctor, dentist and pharmacy | Each practice |
| Schools and childcare | Each school or centre |
| Online shopping and subscriptions | Each account |
Change of address questions
Who do I need to notify when I move house?
Update your driver licence and car registration (VicRoads or Access Canberra), the electoral roll (AEC), Medicare, Centrelink and the ATO through myGov, your bank, super fund and insurers, your electricity, gas, water and internet providers, and set up mail redirection with Australia Post.
When should I redirect my mail?
Set up mail redirection with Australia Post about two weeks before you move, so nothing goes missing in the changeover.
Can I update my address with the government in one place?
myGov lets you update your address for linked services such as Medicare, Centrelink and the ATO. Your licence, car registration and electoral enrolment are updated separately.
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