CHECKLIST
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:
- Notify company of new location
for coverage’s: Life, Health, Fire and Auto
Utility
Companies:
- Gas, light, water, telephone,
and fuel
- Obtain refunds on any deposits
made
Medical,
Dental, Prescriptions:
- Ask doctor and 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 and 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 traveling companions if unhappy
- Double-check closets, drawers
and shelves to be sure they are empty
- Leave old keys needed by new
tenant or owner with Realtor or neighbor
- Check on service of telephone,
gas, electricity and water
- Check pilot light on stove,
water heater, incinerator and furnace
- Register car 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.
