Moving Checklist

checklist for moving   BEFORE YOU LEAVE: 

ADDRESS CHANGE

  • Post Office – give forwarding address
  • Charge Accounts, Credit Cards
  • Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks
  • Friends & Relatives

BANK

  • Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city
  • Arrange credit references

INSURANCE

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

UTILITY COMPANIES

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

DELIVERY SERVICE

  • Laundry, newspaper, changeover of services

MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES

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

PETS

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

AND DON’T FORGET TO…

  • Empty freezer; plan use of foods
  • Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal 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 needs of infants or pets

AND ON MOVING DAY:

  • Carry enough cash or traveler’s 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.
  • Carry traveler’s 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 owner.

AND AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:

  • Obtain certified check or cashier’s 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 5 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.