
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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