Change of Address Letter

What is a change of address letter?

A change of address letter can be used by an individual to notify others that they have changed their residential address.

Is it mandatory to have a change of address letter?

No. It is not necessary to send a formal change of address letter. However, in some circumstances, a party may have a contractual obligation to notify a party of an address change in a certain way.

What should be done after the change of address letter has been signed?

After signing, the letter should be sent to the recipient. Some organisations may accept the letter via email.

What document should be attached to a change of address letter?

In some circumstances, a sender may need evidence of their change of address. This can be achieved by sending proof of their address, for example with a copy of a utility bill.

What must a change of address letter contain?

A change of address letter should contain:

• the sender's former address (from which they are moving)
• the sender's new address
• the date that they will be moving
• a request for the recipient to update their records

What laws apply to a change of address letter?

There is no specific law applicable to a change of address letter, as it is simply a letter to notify persons or organisations of a change of address. However, in some cases, a sender may wish to consider whether a particular method of notification is required for certain organisations, or whether they have a contractual obligation to notify a party of an address change in a certain way.

Help from a lawyer

You can choose to consult a lawyer if you need help.

The lawyer can answer your questions or help you through the process. You will be offered this option when you complete the document.

How to modify the template?

You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.

At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.