Checklist For Moving

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Give Address Change To

• Post Office
• Charge Account, Credit Accounts.
• Subscriptions: notice requires several weeks.
• Friends and Relatives.

Bank

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

Insurance

• Notify company of new location for coverage’s: Life, Health, Fire & Auto.

Utility Companies

• Gas, Electric, Water, Telephone, Fuel.
• Obtain refunds on any deposits made.

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

• Ask doctor & Dentist for referrals
• Transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.
• Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

And Don’t Forget To

• Empty Freezer
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator.
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving.
• Check with your moving counselor: Insurance, coverage, packing & unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.
• Plan for special care needs of infants.

On Moving Day

• Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover the cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in the new city.

At Your New Address

• Plan for transporting pets: they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
• Double check closets, drawers, & Shelves to be sure they are empty.
• Leave old keys needed by new tenant or owner with realtor or neighbor.
• Check pilot light on stove, water heater & 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.