BEFORE YOU LEAVE:
Give change of address to:
Post Office, Charge Accounts, Credit Cards
Subscriptions: notice requires several weeks
Friends and Families
Bank:
Transfer Funds, arrange check-cashing in new city
Arrange Credit Reference
Insurance:
Notify company of new location for coverage's: Life, Health, Fire & Auto
Utility Companies:
Gas, Light, Water, Telephone
Get Refunds on any deposits made
Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories:
Ask doctors, dentists for referrals (if moving out of state)
Transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays
Obtain Birth records, medical records, etc.
AND DON’T FORGET TO:
Empty Freezer
Defrost Freezer, and clean Refrigerator, place charcoal to dispel odors
Have appliances serviced for moving
Sweep and mop all vinyl or ceramic floors
Sweep garage floor
Clean rugs or clothing before moving, have them wrapped for moving
Check with your moving company:
Insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, & payments.
Plan for special care needs for infants
ON MOVING DAY:
Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make open accts.
Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or use registered mail
Plan transporting pets; they are poor traveling companies 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 Attorney (if not going to attend closing)
AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:
Check out service of telephone, gas, electricity, & water and possible cable
Check pilot light on stove, water heater, incinerator & water
Have new address recorded on drivers license or apply for new license
Register care with in five days after arrival in state or a penalty may have paid when getting new license plates
Register children in school
Arrange for medical services; doctor, dentist, etc.