Moving Checklist

Before you leave

• Address Change
  • Post Office: Give Forwarding Address.
  • Charge Accounts, Credit 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 auto location for coverage: Life, Health, Fire and Auto.
• 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.