Change of address: who to notify and how with MondialBox®
Change of address: who to notify and how with MondialBox®
When you move, one of the most important tasks is informing the various organizations and people of your change of address. This step is crucial to ensure service continuity and avoid administrative issues. Here’s a handy checklist so you don’t miss anything.
1. Administrative and official bodies
- La Poste (French postal service): Subscribe to a mail-forwarding service for 6 to 12 months. This lets you receive letters and parcels even if your address isn’t updated everywhere yet.
- The prefecture: Check how to update your vehicle registration. In France, this change is mandatory within 30 days.
- Tax authorities: Report your move on the impots.gouv.fr portal to avoid any issues with tax notices.
2. Your service providers
- Energy (electricity, gas): Contact your providers to cancel or transfer contracts.
- Water: Inform your municipality’s drinking water operator.
- Internet and phone: Schedule the transfer or cancellation of your plan to avoid outages.
3. Your personal and professional contacts
- Bank: Inform your advisor so statements and correspondence reflect your new address.
- Employer: Make sure HR records show your new address.
- Schools: If you have children, notify their school or university.
4. Your subscriptions and insurance
- Subscriptions: Magazines, gyms, or any other memberships should be informed.
- Insurance: Provide your new address to your home, car, health, and other insurers.
5. How to simplify the process?
- Create a list: Write down all organizations and services linked to your current address to ensure nothing is forgotten.
- Use online tools: Many organizations let you report a change of address via their platforms.
- Store your documents securely: With MondialBox® self-storage solutions, keep your important papers in a secure unit during your move.
By planning your change of address efficiently, you’ll avoid many hassles. With MondialBox®, enjoy a stress-free transition thanks to solutions tailored to your moving needs.
