Address Change

• Post office: give forwarding address
• Charge accounts, credits cards
• 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: life, health, fire and auto

Utility Companies

• Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage, internet, satellite services
• Get refunds on any deposits made

Delivery Service

• Laundry, newspaper, changeover of services

Medical Dental, Prescription Histories

• Ask doctor and dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

Pets

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

And Don’t Forget To:

• Empty freezer; plan use of foods
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal inside to dispel odors.
• Have a tool kit handy and zip-lock bags. Make sure you have a Phillip’s screwdriver and a flat-head screwdriver. Allen wrenches come in handy, a hammer, and a pair of vice-grips. Place screws & nails in zip-lock baggies along with various tacks small items you find along the way.
• Have appliances serviced for moving
• Remember arrangements for TV and equipment hooked up for sound system and internet. Label each cable with tape, and even on the unit itself
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving -wrapped
• Plan for special care needs of infants or pets

Moving Day

• 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
• 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 along with any electric garage door openers, ceiling fan controls, and/or other remotes

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
• Register family in your new place of worship
• Register children in school
• Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.

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