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Moving isn’t truly over when the boxes are unpacked. After settling in, the real work begins — administrative updates.

When your address changes, you’ll need to update your information with public offices, banks, insurers, and even your car registration. Thankfully, most of these tasks can now be done online through platforms like Government24, Korea Post, and utility websites.

In this post, we’ll walk through the Top 5 administrative tasks to handle after moving — including a few that are best done before you move. Let’s check them off one by one ✅

Before your moving day, make sure to update your mailing address. Otherwise, important mail such as bank statements, tax bills, and insurance notices may still be sent to your old home.

The good news is that you can easily request a mail forwarding service through Government24 or the Korea Post website. These platforms allow your address to be updated automatically once you submit your moving-in report.
👉 Government24 – Moving-in Report
👉 Korea Post – Change of Address

💡 Tip: You can schedule the address update up to 3 days before moving, so everything switches automatically on your moving date. Don’t forget to update delivery addresses manually for online stores like Coupang, Market Kurly, and CJ Logistics.

By law, you must file a Moving-in Report within 14 days after moving. Failure to do so may result in a fine of up to 50,000 KRW under Article 20 of the Resident Registration Act.

You can file your report either by visiting your local community center or online through Government24. Once verified with your digital certificate or simple authentication, the update is completed instantly.
👉 Government24 – Moving-in Report

💡 Important Notes:

• ① If changing the head of household, approval from the previous one is required.
• ② For family members, the household head must approve the move-in request online.
• ③ For jointly owned homes, specify who is actually residing in the property.

Once the report is processed, your new address automatically updates across public systems — health insurance, tax records, voter registry, and school zones. However, private institutions like banks or insurers may require separate updates.

After completing your moving-in report, it’s time to update your utility and auto payment accounts. Electricity, gas, water, and internet services are usually linked to both your address and bank account. If not updated, previous tenants’ bills may be charged to you.

To prevent duplicate charges, close the old account first and then register your new address under your name.

💡 Main Service Links

• KEPCO Cyber Branch – Electricity Bill
• Korea City Gas Association – Gas Bill
• Local Water Office (via Government24) – Water Bill
• Telecom Providers: KT, SKT, LG U+

Don’t forget to re-register your auto payment account and confirm that old auto-debits have been canceled. Double billing often occurs if this step is skipped.

If you own a car, you must update your vehicle registration address within 15 days after moving. Under the Automobile Management Act (Article 12), failure to do so can result in a fine of up to 300,000 KRW.

You can apply for this update in two ways:

• ① Visit your local Vehicle Registration Office
• ② Apply online via the Motor Vehicle Civil Service Portal (ecar.go.kr)

Online updates require a digital certificate login and are processed immediately. Note that your physical vehicle registration certificate will not be reissued automatically — you must request a new one if you want the address printed on it.

Don’t forget to notify your car insurance provider as well, since insurance premiums or coverage eligibility may depend on the registered address.

While most public records are automatically updated after filing your moving report, some health insurance and car insurance details may require manual updates.

✔ Health Insurance

For regional subscribers, address changes are updated automatically. However, employees must notify their company, which in turn updates the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). Otherwise, mail and refund notices may still go to your old address.
👉 NHIS Official Website

Required documents include your ID or digital certificate. You can also call the NHIS hotline at 1577-1000.

✔ Car Insurance

Car insurance companies do not automatically sync with vehicle registration systems. Since insurance premiums may differ by region, update your registered address with your insurer directly within 7 days after moving.

• Samsung Fire & Marine
• Hyundai Marine & Fire
• DB Insurance
• KB Insurance

Moving isn’t truly complete until you’ve finished the administrative updates. Tasks like address change, utility transfers, and insurance updates take only a few hours but can save you major headaches later.

✅ Checklist Recap:
1. Before moving – Mail & Parcel Address Update
2. After moving – Moving-in Report (within 14 days)
3. Utility Bill & Auto Payment Account Update
4. Vehicle Registration Address Change (within 15 days)
5. Health & Car Insurance Info Update

Taking care of these in order prevents issues like lost mail, double billing, or insurance disputes. If this post helped you, please share it 💚 

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