Checklist for Moving

Before You Leave:

• 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.

• Notify company of new location for coverages: Life, Health, Fire and Auto.

• Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage.
• Get refunds on any deposits made.

• Laundry, newspaper, changeover of services.

• Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

• Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

• Empty freezer; plan use of foods.
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal inside to dispel 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 papers, method and time of expected payment.
• Plan for special care needs of infants or pets.

And On Moving Day:

• Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in your new city.
• Carry jewelry and documents yourself; or use registered mail.
• Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions, if unhappy.
• Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds.
• Let close friend or relative know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops; use him or her as message headquarters.
• 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.

• Obtain certified check 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 Mail Carrier for mail he or she 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 may have to be paid when getting new license plates.
• Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.
• Apply for state driver's license.
• Register family in your new place of worship.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.