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Forward mail when moving

Have mail temporarily forwarded to your new address and personally report your address change to important organizations. This prevents important mail from continuing to arrive at your old address.

My moving plan
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What will you arrange?

Forward mail when moving

Mail forwarding: the essentials

Use mail forwarding as a temporary safety net after you move. Also give your new address directly to organizations such as your bank, insurer, employer, healthcare providers, and subscription services.

When should you arrange this?

  • Preferably one to two weeks before moving day or the key handover
  • After moving, check whether mail is still arriving

What do you need?

  • Old address
  • New address
  • Planned moving date
  • Preferred start date
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Enter details

Check your old address, new address, and moving date before forwarding your mail.

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Request mail forwarding

Temporarily forward mail to a new address

Have mail forwarded temporarily

Use the PostNL website to have mail temporarily forwarded to your new address.

Request mail forwarding
Recommended as a safety net
  • Temporarily forward mail to your new address
  • Avoid missing mail during and after your move
  • Ends automatically after your chosen period
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Report your address change

Mail forwarding is temporary

Personally give important organizations your new address too.

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Helpful tips

Make an address list

List everyone who needs your new address.

Start with important mail

Arrange your bank, work, healthcare, and insurance first.

Not everything is automatic

Some organizations require a manual address change.

Check your old address

Ask to be notified about any mail left behind.

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Check it off

Finished with forward mail? Check it off! 💪

This helps you complete your move without loose ends.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I forward mail when moving?

Arrange mail forwarding as soon as you know your moving date. Preferably do this one to two weeks before the move so the service can start around your moving date. Also give important organizations your new address directly.

Is forwarding mail the same as changing my address?

No. Mail forwarding is temporary and serves as a safety net. Changing your address means giving organizations your new address directly. Do both: have mail forwarded temporarily and update your address with important organizations.

Which organizations receive my new address automatically?

Government organizations authorized to use your BRP data may receive your new address automatically after you report your move to the municipality. This does not apply to every organization. You often need to notify businesses, online stores, subscription services, and many private organizations yourself.

Who should I personally notify of my address change?

At a minimum, give your new address to your bank, insurer, employer, healthcare providers, doctor, pharmacy, associations, subscription services, telecom provider, online stores, and other organizations from which you expect mail.

Do I need to change my mailing address separately with the Belastingdienst?

For a regular move, the Belastingdienst generally receives your residential address through the municipality. If you want to receive Belastingdienst mail somewhere other than your residential address, you can report or change a separate mailing address.

How long should I forward mail after moving?

Choose a period that suits your situation. A short period may be enough if you report every address change quickly. If you still expect substantial mail at your old address, choose a longer period and update your address list in the meantime.

What should I do if mail still arrives at my old address?

Ask the new resident or landlord to keep the mail separate temporarily or return it to the sender. Then identify which organization still uses your old address and give it your new address directly.

Avoid common mistakes

  1. 1Arranging it too lateRequest forwarding before moving day.
  2. 2Skipping address changesForwarding does not replace changing your address.
  3. 3Forgetting important organizationsRemember your bank, healthcare, work, and insurance.
  4. 4Not making an address listWithout a list, it is easy to miss organizations.
  5. 5Confusing mailing and residential addressesA mailing address is different from your residential address.

Continue with your move

Record meter readingsRecord meter readings in both homes.Hand over your old homeLeave your old home in good condition.Update your housing allowanceUpdate your housing allowance with the Belastingdienst.Post-move checklistCheck whether every moving step has been completed.

Sources

Logo RijksoverheidBelastingdienst – Reporting a mailing address

Last updated: June 2026

Every move is different. Direct-regelen can only provide general tips. If in doubt, check whether the relevant organization needs your new address.