Notify Who Before Moving: The Tips You Will Love to Find Inside

To pack and move to a new house or office is an adventurous journey, but there is always that to-do list that accompanies it. One of the most important elements of this checklist is letting people, organizations, and service providers know about the relocation. Otherwise, one might be facing unreached bills due to service disconnections, not to mention a considerable amount of stress brought by all of that. For smoother-moving days, Packndash gives you a comprehensive guide on who to notify even before moving.  

1. Government and Legal Authorities

• Update Emirates ID and Residency

Whether you are shifting within Dubai or from another Emirate, you should update your Emirates ID with the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship so that all legal and government correspondences reach your address on record.

• Immigration Office Notice

Immigrants need to update their residency status with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs if moving across emirates or out of the country.

• Post Office Address Change

Changing your address with Emirates Post forwards all your mail to your new home or office and prevents delays in receiving very important documents.  

2. Utility and Service Providers

 

• Electricity and Water Services

To disconnect services used at your old residence and set up ones where you live now, contact the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). You should do this early, your new home will be ready for occupation without a hitch.

• Internet and Telecommunication Providers

Notify with advance notice to Etisalat or du for seamless switching of broadband, landline, and TV services. Requesting relocation service helps prevent downtime in internet connectivity.

• Gas and Water Delivery Services

If you have a cylinder delivery or bottled water service, inform your provider of your new address to avoid any service disruption.  

3. Financial Institutions 

• Banks and Credit Card Companies

Ensure updating your address with your bank so that important statements, cards, and other communications reach their correct location. Be sure to include inquiring on safe deposit box relocation policies, if applicable.

• Insurance Providers

Notify your health, car, and home insurers of your move. Alter the policy details for renters' or homeowners' insurance regarding your new location.

• Loan and Mortgage Providers

Updating your address ensures that you receive necessary correspondence regarding any active loans or mortgages.  

4. Medical Care Providers

• Doctors and Pharmacies

Patients who are receiving treatment or medications may inform their doctors and pharmacies before shifting. If the treatment is continued with a different locality, the patients should get references from old practitioners for nearby healthcare professionals.

• Dentists and Special Clinics

Remember to update records with your dentist and all the specialist doctors that you may be visiting on a frequent note.  

5. Employment and Business Contacts 

• Employer and HR Department

Notify your employer about the change of address because it would help in official correspondence, payroll information, and benefits documents reaching you promptly.

• Clients and Business Associates 

If you own a business, it is key to notify clients and suppliers about the relocation to keep businesses operating.   

6. Schools and Educational Institutions 

• Schools and Universities 

Subject your kids to a new address at the institutions they attend. University students should also update their addresses properly so that they receive their transcripts and any important notifications where necessary. 

• Extra-Curricular and Tuition Services 

If your child gets extra tuition, music classes, or even a sports activity, notify them that you are moving your child.   

7. Subscription Services and Memberships 

• Gym and Fitness Centers: 

Either cancel or transfer membership to a closer branch to your new home. 

• Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 

Ensure that any print subscriptions are updated to reflect your new location. 

• E-commerce and Online Shopping Accounts 

Update your delivery addresses on sites such as Amazon, Noon, and other e-commerce sites. Avoid sending orders to your old address.   

8. House and Security Services 

• Security Companies 

When you have home security, tell the provider that you are moving house and transfer that service to your new home. 

• Landlords and Property Management 

If renting, notify your landlord or property management company about your moving date for an efficient handover as well as ease in the refunding of your security deposit.   

9. Vehicle Registration and Transport 

• RTA and Vehicle Registration

Individuals who have vehicles update the address details with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) so that any messages regarding fines, notices for the renewal of registration or license can reach you at the new place.

• Toll Accounts (Salik)

In case a toll gate is frequently passed through, updating the account in Salik will have to be done to avoid any billing issues.   

10. Friends and Family 

• Personal Contacts 

Last but not least, inform your friends and family about your change of residence so that they can easily find you. The very essence of this declaration becomes extremely important in case one moves abroad.   

Final Thoughts: Make Your Move Stress-Free with PacknDash 

Moving to a new place is indeed an exciting thing, but the significant part of it is that appropriate planning should be done to make a smooth transition. By notifying the proper people and organizations, complications turn out to be unnecessary, and the entire relocation experience becomes continuously easy.  PacknDash offers professional and reliable moving services across Dubai, including Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, Al Barsha, Deira, and Bur Dubai. Whether you are looking for apartment movers, office movers, or pet relocation services, the expert team ensures that your move is seamless.