Moving to a new address involves notifying numerous businesses and services, each with their own processes—a time-consuming task prone to oversights. A centralized platform could simplify this by managing address changes across utilities, banks, subscriptions, and government agencies on behalf of users.

How It Could Work

Users would input their old and new addresses, along with their move date, and select service categories (e.g., utilities, financial). The platform could then:

Identify which services require updates,
Submit forms automatically via APIs or generate pre-filled templates,
Track confirmations and follow up on pending changes.

For services without automation, the platform might provide scripts for phone calls or printable forms. Advanced features could include deadline reminders and mail forwarding assistance.

Stakeholders and Incentives

Primary beneficiaries include frequent movers (renters, military personnel), relocation services, and businesses with mobile employees. Users save time, while service providers benefit from accurate data—though some may resist third-party access. Revenue could come from:

Subscription or per-move fees,
Partnerships with moving companies,
Enterprise plans for corporate HR.

Execution and Challenges

One way to start is with a manual MVP: users submit their service list, and the platform generates customized instructions. Later phases could integrate APIs for automation. Key challenges include:

Security: Emphasizing read-only APIs and SOC 2 compliance to build trust.
Provider resistance: Starting with manual workarounds while negotiating partnerships.
Regional complexity: Launching in a single market (e.g., U.S.) before expanding.

Unlike USPS mail forwarding or checklist apps like MyMove, this approach would actively complete tasks, not just remind users. Existing solutions like Updater are limited to pre-negotiated providers, whereas this could offer broader coverage.