Checklist For Moving

BEFORE YOU LEAVE:

ADDRESS CHANGE

  • Post Office: Give forwarding address.
  • Change Accounts, Credit Cards.
  • Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks.

BANK

  • Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city.
  • Arrange credit references.

 

INSURANCE

  • Notify company of new location and coverages:
    • Life, Health, Fire and Auto.

 

UTILITY COMPANIES

  • Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage.
  • Get refunds on any deposits made.

 

DELIVERY SERVICE

  • Laundry, newspaper, change-over of services.

 

MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES

  • Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.
  • Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

PETS

  • Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

 

AND ON MOVING DAY:

  • Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in new city.
  • Carry jewelry and documents yourself or use registered mail.
  • Plan for transporting pets, they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
  • Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds.
  • Let close friend or relative know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops, use him or her as message headquarters.
  • Double-check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they ae empty.
  • Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or neighbor.

 

AND AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:

  • Obtain certified check or cashier’s check necessary for closing Real Estate Transaction.
  • Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water, and garbage.
  • Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, and furnace.
  • Have appliances checked.
  • Ask Mailman for mail he may be holding for your arrival.
  • Have new address recorded on driver’s license.
  • Visit city offices and register to vote.
  • Register car within 5 days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates.
  • Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.
  • Apply for state driver’s license.
  • Register family in new place of worship.
  • Register children in school.
  • Arrange for medical services; Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.

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