Do I have to change my address with work?

ziggles50

Hoping someone can help!
I moved out of my parents’ house a year ago and have moved 3 times in the year since.
I never changed my address anywhere. For a number of reasons- not least of which I might move again before I am properly settled (flatshares!)
Is it absolutely necessary that I change my address at work when I haven’t changed it anywhere else?

Caroline_a

I don't really see what your issue is. Surely it isn't too much of a job to get your address changed at work? Of course, if you haven't changed your driving licence address either, now that's an offence!

dawyldthing

when i was a student i got most of my post going home for years, as long as it goes somewhere you spend 'some' time it surely shouldn't be a problem.

InsideInsurance

Your going to have a problem with things like insurance and driving license etc where you legally are required to be declaring your main residence.

If you are concerned about letters being opened by flatmates etc then you can normally declare a separate mailing address from your home address and so both comply with the law and have your letters sent to your parents.

Unless you work in an industry that requires regular police or credit checks then I dont see your employers having any issues with you having a mailing address but a quick call to HR should resolve that one.

ziggles50

thanks all
all sorted!

MoneySavingUser

Some contracts say you must tell them any new addresses - whether you actually do is up to you...