​​​​​​Marengo County Emergency Communications District

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3. Inform Financial Institutions and Other Important Parties:

1. Notify the Post Office (USPS): Go to USPS.com/move to request a change of address online or visit your local post office to fill out a form.

2. Update Government Agencies:​

After receiving a new address, notify the post office to forward your mail, update your address with government agencies (like DMV, IRS, and Social Security), and inform financial institutions, insurance companies, and other relevant entities to ensure smooth transitions. 

Here's a sample list of what to do: (this is just a sample list and may not include all departments that you should notify and not all may apply to everyone).  ​

After you receive your new address

☐Banks and Credit Card Companies: Notify them of your new address to ensure you receive bank statements and other important mail. 

☐Insurance Companies: Update your address with your home or car insurance provider. 

☐Employer: Inform your employer of your new address. 

☐Online Shopping Accounts: Update your address with online stores like Amazon. 

☐Brick-and-Mortar Stores: Update your address with stores where you have a credit account. 

☐Friends and Family: Inform close friends and family of your new address. 

☐Doctors, Dentists, and Lawyers: Let your healthcare providers know your new address.

☐Veterinarian: Don't forget to update your veterinarian with your new address. 

☐Utilities: Update your address with utility companies. 

☐DMV: Update your driver's license and vehicle registration.

☐Social Security Administration: Update your address if you receive Social Security or Medicare benefits.

☐Voter Registration: Change your voter registration. 

                ☐Home and cell phone providers

                ☐Power company

                ☐Water department

                ☐Gas company

                ☐Cable company

                ☐ _________________________________________________

                ☐ _________________________________________________

                ☐ _________________________________________________

                ☐ _________________________________________________

                ☐ _________________________________________________

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****Also remember to post your address outside your residence so it is visible ****

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