How to Let People Know You're Moving

Moving announcements made easy

Relocating can feel chaotic sometimes, from packing and loading to unloading and unpacking at the new place. As you tackle tasks on your moving checklist, some family and friends might be helping you prepare. For the others, you’ll want to let them know you’re moving, but how?

Let’s look at the best ways to spread the word about your move while planning for a new adventure.

Top 5 ways to tell friends and family about your move

Try one of these ideas to share your upcoming address change.

1. Share the news on social media platforms

You can tell everyone on your friends or followers list at once by posting about your move. Share a photo of packed moving boxes, a scene from your new hometown or a map graphic illustrating the journey from one place to another — the possibilities are endless.

How to make a Facebook moving announcement

Here’s how to add a moving Life Event on Facebook:

• From your profile page on the mobile app, click on “Edit Profile.”
• Scroll to the bottom and click “Edit your About info.”
• From there, add your move to the “Life Event” category. You can also add a new town to the “Places Lived” section.

2. Mail moving announcements

Send cards or letters about your move to friends and family. Include your new address, the move date and any other updated information, like work or personal phone numbers. This method works well for contacts who aren’t on social media or those who would enjoy a personalized note.

Need some inspiration for what to write? Try one of these famous goodbye quotes.

3. Say it with a celebration

Whether it’s a farewell party or a housewarming shindig, host family and friends to celebrate a fresh start in a new place. Hand out cards with updated contact info to the attendees to encourage them to keep in touch.

4. Send private messages or group chats

Post a moving announcement in the family or friends’ group text. Send individual messages to say goodbye to those closest to you and keep them updated.

5. Update digital signatures for work contacts

To keep work friends, colleagues and clients in the loop, update your digital email signature and employment location on LinkedIn. You can also send a group email to contacts who need the information immediately.

Have other announcement ideas?

If you have another idea to announce a move, let us know in the comments! 

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