Give Address Change To
- Give forwarding address to Post Office four to six weeks before moving
- Charge accounts, credit cards
- Subscriptions: Notice required six to eight weeks
- Friends and relatives
Bank
- Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city if necessary
- Arrange credit references
Insurance
- Notify company of new location for coverage: life, health, fire and auto.
Utility Companies
- Gas, light, water, fuel, garbage.
- Get refunds on any deposits made.
- Return cable boxes if necessary.
Delivery Services
- Laundry, newspaper, change over of service.
Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories
- Ask doctor or dentist for referrals.
- Transfer needed for prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.
- Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.
Pets
- Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.
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
- Clean rugs and/or clothing before moving; have them wrapped
- Check with your moving counselor/company - insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment
- Plan for special care needs of infant or pets
- Check with Agriculture Department of new area to see if they have restrictions on plants
On Moving Day:
- Carry enough cash or traveler's checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you establish new banking services
- Carry jewelry and important documents yourself or use registered mail
- Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy
- Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel, including any overnight stops. Use them as message headquarters
- Final check of old residence: double-check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty
- Leave old keys, garage door openers, broiler pans, landscape/house plans and instruction manuals needed by new owner with REALTOR®.
At Your New Address:
- Obtain certified checks or cashier's checks necessary for closing real estate transaction (check title company for details)
- Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage
- Check pilot light for stove, water heater and furnace
- 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 five days after arrival in state or 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 preferred place of worship
- Register children in school
- Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.
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