Checklist
for Moving
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Before
You Leave
Address Change
- Post Office: Give forwarding address
- Charge Accounts, Credit Cards
- Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks
- Friends and Relatives
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Bank
- Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city
- Arrange credit references
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Insurance
- Notify company of new location for coverages:
- Life, Health, Fire & Auto
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Utility
Companies
- Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage
- Get refunds on any deposits made
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Delivery
Service
- Laundry, newspaper, changeover of services
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Medical,
Dental, Prescription Histories
- Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed
prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth
records, medical records, etc.
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Pets
- Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations,
tags, etc.
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And
Don't Forget To:
- Empty freezer; plan use of foods
- Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal
inside to dispel odors.
- Have appliances serviced for moving
- Remember arrangements for TV and antenna
- Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them
moving-wrapped
- Check with your Moving Counselor; insurance coverage,
packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of
expected payment
- Plan for special care needs of infants or pets
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- Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of
moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in your 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 a 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
are empty
- Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with
Realtor® or neighbor
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And
At Your New Address:
- Obtain certified check or cashiers 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 Mail Carrier for mail he or she may be holding for your arrival
- Have new address recorded on driver's license
- Visit city offices and register for voting
- Register car within five 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 your new place of worship
- Register children in school
- Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.
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