A Check List for Moving

BEFORE YOU LEAVE:

Give Address Change to:

• Post Office
• 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 Utility Companies

• Notify company of new location for coverages: Life, Health, Fire & Auto.
• Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel.
• Get refunds on any deposits made.

Medical, Dental, Prescriptions 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. 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 & unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.
• Plan for special car needs of infants.

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.

AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:

• Plan for transporting pets; they are poor travelling companions if unhappy.
• 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.
• Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity & water.
• Check pilot light on stove, water heater, incinerator & 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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