Moving Checklist

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.

INSURANCE

• Notify company of new location for coverage’s; Life, Health, Fire and Automobile insurance.

UTILITY COMPANIES

• Gas, Light, Water, Telephone, Fuel
• Get refunds on any deposits made.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES

• Transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.
• Ask Doctor and dentist for referrals.
• Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

DON’T FORGET TO

• Empty freezer
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors.
• Have appliances serviced for moving.
• Check with your Moving Counselor: Insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.

ON MOVING DAY

• Carry enough cash or traveler’s 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 all 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.
• Have new address recorded on driver’s license/apply for state driver’s license.
• Register car within five days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to pay when getting new license plates.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, etc.