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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.
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