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Moving Checklist
Before You Move
Utility Companies:
Address Change:
Bank:
- Transfer funds, arrange check cashing in new city
- Arrange credit references
Insurance:
- Notify company of new location for coverages: Life, Health, Fire and Auto
Delivery Service
Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories
- Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals: transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays and 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, clean refrigerator and place charcoal to dispel odors
- Have appliances serviced for moving
- Remember arrangement for TV and antenna
- Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them wrapped for 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 care needs of infants or pets
On Moving Day
- Carry enough cash or travelers 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 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 thay are empty
- Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or neighbor
At Your New Address
- 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
- 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 plates
- Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership
- Apply for a state driver's license
- Register family in your new place of worship
- Arrange for medical services: Doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.
- Call local locksmith to have locks rekeyed
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