Checklist for Moving

BEFORE YOU LEAVE


Give Address Change To
Post Office
Charge Accounts, Credit Cards
Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks
Friends and relatives

Bank
Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in the new city
Arrange credit references

Insurance
Notify companies of new location for coverage: Life, Health, Fire, and Auto

Utility Companies
Gas, light, water, telephone, and fuel
Obtain refunds on any deposits made

Medical, Dental, Prescriptions Histories
Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals
Transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays, etc.
Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

And Don't Forget To
Empty freezer
Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place a box of baking soda to dispel odors.
Have appliances serviced for moving
Arrange for have items wrapped for moving
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 car needs of infants.

On Moving Day
Carry enough money and/or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in the new city.
Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or use registered mail.

At Your New Address
Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
Double-check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty.
Leave old keys needed by new tenant or owner with the Realtor.
Check on service of telephone, gas electricity, and water.
Check pilot light on stove, water heater, incinerator, and furnace.
Have new address recorded on driver's license.
Register car within 5 days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates.
Apply for state driver's license.
Register children in school.
Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, etc.

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