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Moving Checklist
Prior to Leaving
Address Change
Be sure to give your address to:
- Post office
- Charge accounts, credit cards
- Subscriptions
- Relatives and friends
Insurance
Notify your company of new location; life, auto, health, fire
Bank
Arrange for check cashing in new city; transfer accounts
Utility Companies
- Get any refunds or deposits
- Arrange for final readings: gas, water, telephone, etc.
Church, Civic Organizations
Transfer memberships, get introductory letters
Schools
Arrange for copies of school records
Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories
- Ask for referrals, transfer prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays, etc.
- Obtain medical records from the health care professionals
Pets
Get information on tags, licenses, etc.
At Home
- Clean out freezer
- Defrost freezer and refrigerator (use charcoal to absorb odor)
- Service appliances for moving
- Make arrangements for cable TV
- Clean clothing and rugs; have them moving-wrapped
- Plan with your mover: insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, shipping papers, time and method of expected payment
On Moving Day
- Clearly mark boxes you will need immediately
- Carry ample cash or traveler's checks to cover expenses until new account is set up
- Transport jewelry, documents and other valuables yourself or use registered mail
- Plan for pet's travel and arrival at new area
- For emergency reasons, alert a close friend or relative of the route and schedule you will travel
- Re-check closets, drawers, etc. to make sure they are empty
- Leave keys and transmitters for new owners
Once You're At Your New Home
- Get certified check or cashiers check for closing
- Check on utility services
- Have new address recorded on driver's license
- Register children in school
- Arrange for medical services
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