MOVING CHECKLIST

Address Change

• Post Office: Give Forwarding Address.
• Charge Accounts, Credit Cards.
• Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks.
• Friends and Relatives
  

Insurance

• Notify company of new auto location for coverage: Life, Health, Fire and Auto.

Bank

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

Utility Companies

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

Delivery Service

• Laundry, newspaper, changeover of service.

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

• Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals: transfer needed for prescriptions, eyeglasses, Xrays.
• Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

Pets

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

Don’t Forget To

• Empty freezer, plan use of food.
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispense 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, methods and time of expected payments.
  

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 of pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
• Let close friends or relatives know your routes and schedule you will travel, including overnight stops; use him or her as a message headquarters.
• Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds.
• Double check closets, drawers, and shelves to be sure they are empty.
• Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with REALTOR® or owner.
  

At Your New Address

• Obtain certified checks 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 Mailman for mail he 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 will have to be paid when getting new license plates.
• Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.
• Apply for state driver’s license.
• Register your family in your new place of worship.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.