Long before the bride and groom leave on their honeymoon, the paperwork needed to recognize the new alliance must be updated. Most organizations that send monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly bills or statements, such as utilities, banks and credit cards, include a change-of-address section. Just fill it out and send it back with your regular payment.
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This checklist should help.
Bank accounts
Credit cards
Brokerage and mutual fund accounts
IRA or 401(k) retirement accounts
Doctor and dental records
Auto registration
Driver's license
Insurance policies
Memberships (sororities/fraternities, civic clubs, professional associations, book or music clubs)
Magazine and newspaper subscriptions
Voter registration (be sure to change your address at least a month before the next election)
Post Office (ask for change-of-address cards and forwarding service)
If name changes (including hyphenations) are to take place, be sure to change these records:
Social Security
Passport
Credit rating
Employment records (see your employer's human resources or personnel staff)
