Changement d’adresse : à qui le signaler ?

Moving into a new flat is usually a joy-filled moment for new tenants. However, behind the lure of the new apartment, there's a lot of red tape to deal with. To make this less of a hassle, we offer you lists of who to notify for a change of address category by category.

Change of address : à who to report it ? The authorities

For a change of’address, who to report list by list ? Starting with the various authorities:

• impôts ;
• automotive department ;
• civilian service and military service where applicable ;
• new commune to declare your dogs, apply for a parking card… ;
• contrôle of residents ;
• former commune ;
• AVS compensation fund for pensioners and independent workers.

Change of address : à who to report it ? Insurance

Wondering who to notify about a change of’address ? All your insurances must be prepared:

• health insurance : as health premiums vary depending on where you live, it may be a good idea to change insurers ;
• life and liability insurance : Again, when you change flat, your insurance premium may change, and this may be an opportunity to find a more suitable policy for your new property;
• vehicle insurance : car and motorbike insurance premiums vary from one home to another, from one town to another. It is therefore essential to check with your insurers.

Change of address : à who to report it to ? Banking and postal services

Naturally, certain services also need to êute;be prévenus :

• banks in which you have at least one account ;
• loan providers with whom you have taken out a loan;
• La Poste : mentioning your move to La Poste is essential in order to have your mail forwarded to your new address for a year.

Change of’address : à who to report it to ? Energy suppliers

Changing flat, whether in the same town or in the same building, requires you to notify certain suppliers, even before your move:

• electricity supplier; ;
• water supplier ;
• gas supplier if required.

Change of address : à who to report it ? Telephone and internet operators

You must also report your change of address to a number of telecommunications organisations:

• mobile telephony provider ;
• fixed telephony and internet provider ;
• service provider (Apple, Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, Deezer…).

À note that there is no need to present Serafe, the body that collects the radio and television licence fee, since the commune is responsible for this.

Change of address : à who to report it ? Employers

It is also important to tell your employer that your address has changed, as they may have to send you a registered letter in certain cases.

Change of address: who to report it to? Subscriptions

Of course, if you subscribe to Le Temps, Le Matin or magazines, you will need to tell them your new address.

Voilà in the case of a change of address that prévenir en liste catégorielle. 

Be aware that in most cases, it is possible to easily clarify your change of address directly on the website of the organisation concerned, by taking a new proof of address dématérialisé.

And if you want to simplify these steps for yourself, you can use the tool developed by SherlockHomes, PlanYouMove, your home improvement personal assistant.

This article is not exhaustive and the author accepts no responsibility or liability for its content.