How to inform royal mail of change of address
To inform Royal Mail of a change of address, you can follow these steps:
Online
- Go to the Royal Mail website (www.royalmail.com) and click on "Change of Address" at the top of the page.
- Fill in the online form with your old and new addresses, as well as your name and contact details.
- Review and submit the form.
By Phone
- Call Royal Mail's Change of Address team on 03457 740 740 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm).
- Provide your old and new addresses, as well as your name and contact details.
- They will guide you through the process and confirm the change.
By Post
- Download and complete the Change of Address form from the Royal Mail website or request one by calling the Change of Address team.
- Fill in the form with your old and new addresses, as well as your name and contact details.
- Send the completed form to:
Royal Mail Change of Address PO Box 139 Bristol BS99 7WS
In Person
- Visit your local Post Office and ask to speak to a member of staff.
- Provide your old and new addresses, as well as your name and contact details.
- They will guide you through the process and confirm the change.
Additional Tips
- Make sure to update your address with Royal Mail at least 2 weeks before you move to ensure a smooth transition.
- If you're moving abroad, you'll need to contact Royal Mail's International Team on 03457 740 740.
- If you're moving to a new address within the same postal area, you may not need to update your address with Royal Mail.
- If you're a business, you'll need to update your address with Royal Mail separately from your personal address.
Remember to also update your address with other relevant organizations, such as:
- Your bank and credit card providers
- Your employer and pension provider
- Your utility companies (e.g., electricity, gas, water, internet)
- Your insurance providers
- Your doctor and dentist
- Your local council and electoral registration office
It's a good idea to keep a record of all the organizations you've updated and when you did so, in case you need to refer back to it later.