Moving Checklist

Before You Move

Utility Companies:

• Gas
• Utilities
• Telephone & Cable or Comcast
• Get refunds on any deposits made

 Address Change:

• Post Office: Give forwarding address
• Change 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 and Auto

Delivery Service

• Laundry
• Newspaper

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