Report change of address, do it on time

Yes, when moving it is of course especially important to move your belongings from A to B, but don't you forget the other things? Such as the administrative part. For example, when moving, it is very important to report your change of address.

Have you never reported a change of address before and do you have no idea how to do this? Then we at Moving are happy to help you with this!

Report your move

Most people know that you have to report a change of address to the municipality, but they sometimes forget the other authorities.

Yes you Report your move to the municipality is the most important thing because you only have to pass it on to the municipality, after which it will then inform other authorities, but of course this will not be the case with all authorities.

How does reporting a change of address work?

We are often asked how such an address change works. For example, where should you report this? Do you need a valid ID and which one? authorities are now automatically notified of your address change?

Who do you report the change of address to?

This depends on the situation and where you are moving to. We are happy to explain it all to you, so read on!

Moving within the old municipality

If you are moving within your own municipality, reporting a change of address is sufficient. In this case you do not have to report a move. This step is very simple and you can arrange it online with your DigiD at most municipalities in the Netherlands.

Moving to another municipality

Are you going to leave your current municipality? Then you actually call the change of address a 'notification of a move'. In this case you must officially declare your move. When you move to a new municipality, the change is actually quickly arranged, so you don't have to worry about this.

Report your move to the new municipality

Okay, so when you move within your own municipality you only have to report a change of address, but when you move from another municipality, everything works a little differently. In this case, you report your move and register as a new resident.

Arrange it online

As you may have read before, you can now arrange a lot with your DigiD in the Netherlands. For more information about it Report your move online We would like to refer you to the website of the relevant municipality so that you know exactly what your options are.

You can visit the town hall

Many people fear the online world and prefer to handle their affairs in person. Of course, this is always possible! You can report your change of address at the town hall or at the counter.

Please note that you usually need to make an appointment for this and do not forget to bring a valid ID!

Report in writing

You can also report your move in writing. This often takes a little longer, so keep this in mind.

Proof of deregistration

When you submit your request, you will always receive proof of deregistration. This is a written confirmation of your deregistration. When you register with a new municipality you will receive this from them.

Basic Registration of Persons

The reason that certain and very important authorities are automatically informed of your change is because the municipality automatically enters your new data in the Municipal Personal Records Database (BRP).

At which agency is it automatically arranged?

As you have read before, the change is automatically passed on to important authorities. The municipality will automatically pass on your change of address to the following authorities:

• The tax
• Education Executive Agency (DUO)
• Police
• DMV
• Social Insurance Bank (SVB)
• Health insurers

You must report a change 4 weeks before or no later than 5 days after the start date. The date of the declaration is also your moving date.

Moving parking permit

You need to cancel the old parking permit, but have you already checked whether a parking permit is also required for the new address? Then you can easily apply for this online from most municipalities.

Forward mail

You can have your mail forwarded at PostNL. This costs €5.90 per 2 weeks. If you use the service for a longer period of time, you will receive a discount on the weekly price.

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