Moving
Checklist 
Address
Change:
•
Post Office: Give forwarding Address.
•
Charge Accounts, Credit Cards.
• Subscriptions:
Notice requires several weeks.
• Friends
and Relatives.
Bank:
•
Transfer funds, arrange accounts in new city.
• Arrange
credit references.
Insurance:
•
Notify
company of new location for coverages: Life, Health, Fire
and Auto.
Utility Companies:
•
Gas,
light, water, telephone.
• Get
refunds on any deposits made.
Medical,
Dental, Prescription Histories:
•
Ask
doctor and dentist for referrals.
• Transfer
needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.
• Obtain
birth records, medical records, etc.
And
Don’t Forget To:
•
Empty
freezer – plan to use foods.
• Defrost
freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors.
• Have
appliances serviced for moving.
• Clean
rugs or clothing before moving – Have them wrapped for
moving.
• Check
with your moving counselor: Insurance coverage, packing and
unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, methods
and time of expected payment.
On
Moving Day:
•
Carry
enough cash 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.
• Plan
for transporting pets; they are poor travel companions if
unhappy.
• 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
neighbor.
At
Your New Address:
•
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 five 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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