Change of address
If
you're moving, here's a list of organisations you might need to
inform of your new address:
Bank: your bank needs your new address including
any banks where you hold credit cards.
Benefits/DSS: you need to inform the benefits
agency if you are claiming any benefits, including child
benefit.
Council services: if you're moving home within
West Lancashire, you can update your council tax details on the
council tax form or contact us by:
You can also find out when your refuse and recycling
will be collected by visiting our refuse &
recycling pages and downloading a collection
calendar for your new address.
Car: you need to inform your car insurance,
breakdown service and the DVLA. If you hold a paper driving
licence, you must complete a D750 application form (available from
most Post Offices) to notify the change. The DVLA will also need to
amend your car registration document.
Insurance: tell your insurer (car, buildings,
contents, health etc) your new address and moving date and make
sure that you are covered during the move. Otherwise you may
invalidate your insurance.
Health Care: if you're moving into a different
town or area it may be necessary to change your GP, dentist,
optician, etc. Visit the NHS
website (external link) to find your nearest health
services
Mail: you can arrange to
have your mail redirected (external link).
Schools: speak to the headteacher of your child's
current school and request a transfer form. If your child is at the
end of primary or secondary education, you should consider whether
it is possible to time your house move to avoid unnecessary
disruption. GCSE options are often very difficult to match at a new
school. If your child isn't changing school, give them your new
address.
Telephone: notify your phone company. If you're
with a cable company or are moving within the same exchange area
you may be able to keep the same number.
Utilities: arrange to have your gas, electric and
water meters read on the day or the day before you move.
Work: inform the personnel department at your work
of your new address.
TV: tell the TV Licensing company and if you have
satellite or cable TV, update them too.