After moving, you'll need to update your address not just with your resident registration, but also with your bank, credit card company, insurance provider, and various services. We'll explain the checklist and priorities to ensure you don't miss anything.
Reviewed by: Nobuyuki MoriPresident, M-Assets Co., Ltd. / Licensed Real Estate Transaction Specialist (Miyagi #018212)
Comprehensive coverage of address changes not just for your resident registration, but also for pensions, health insurance, driver's license, bank accounts, credit cards, and more. We explain what you must not forget and how to prioritize your tasks.
This article explains the moving procedures for those with a My Number Card. We'll cover address changes when filing your change of address notification, continuous-use procedures, how to use online applications, what happens if you miss deadlines, and more—all with the latest 2026 procedure information.
A timeline-organized guide to procedures you must complete within 3 months of moving to your new home. Covers change of residence notification, Residence Card updates for foreign residents, national health insurance enrollment, bank address changes, driver's license updates, and internet connection setup—including easy-to-miss procedures that often slip through the cracks.
When you move to a new home, updating your resident registration (moving-in notification) alone isn't enough. You'll also need to update your address with your bank, credit card company, insurance provider, and various subscription services.
To avoid problems like important items not arriving at your new address or mail not being forwarded, start the process systematically right after moving in.
Submit a moving-in notification to the municipal office or citizens' window in the ward/city where your new home is located within 14 days of moving (if your previous address was in a different municipality). If you're moving within the same municipality, you'll submit a "moving notification" instead.
Required Documents
Once your resident registration address changes, you'll also need to update your driver's license address (you can do this at a police station or driver license center).
You'll need to update your address with all banks and online banking services you use.
How to Update
If you delay, your bank book and important documents will be sent to your old address. It's more efficient to list all the services you use and then update them all at once.
If you forget to update your credit card address, your statements and replacement cards won't arrive at your new address.
How to Update
If you have multiple cards, prioritize updating the ones you use most frequently. Since you won't be able to use a card if the replacement doesn't arrive at your new address, make sure to update any cards nearing renewal as a priority.
You'll need to update your address with your life insurance, health insurance, auto insurance, and other insurance policies.
Services to Update
In particular, auto insurance premiums can vary depending on your place of residence. Be sure to review your coverage at the same time you update your address.
If you use Japan Post's "moving and mail forwarding service," mail addressed to your old address will be forwarded to your new address for one year (free of charge).
How to Apply
Using this service ensures you won't miss mail from places you haven't updated your address with yet. You can apply from before to after your moving date.
Don't forget to update these as well.
Administrative Procedures
Communications and Services
Other Services
Don't forget to notify your employer of your address change. This is important because your commuting allowance may need to be recalculated and your emergency contact information needs to be updated.
Documents You May Need to Submit (verify with your employer)
If you're a student, you'll also need to submit an address change form to your school's student affairs or academic office.
It's not uncommon to need to update your address with 20 or more places. We recommend creating a "post-move to-do list" or similar to track your progress.
High-Priority Tasks (within one week of moving)
Moving can be hectic, but try to update your bank, credit card, and insurance information early to avoid problems like missing important documents or replacement cards.
A practical checklist organizing address updates for digital services like e-commerce sites, banks, insurance, social media, and food delivery—categorized by type. Includes prioritization to help prevent oversights.
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