BEFORE YOU LEAVE:
Address Change
 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
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 and 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 inside to dispel odors.
Have appliances serviced for moving
Remember arrangements for Cable or Satelite
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 a 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
AND AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:
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 plate
Obtain inspection sticker (if required) 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.
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