Before You Leave
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.
- Arrange
Credit References.
Insurance:
- Notify
company of new location for coverage: Life, Health, Fire and Auto.
Utility Companies:
- Gas,
electric, water, telephone, fuel.
- Get
refunds on any deposits made.
Medical, Dental:
- Ask
doctor and dentist for referrals.
- Transfer
needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.
- Obtain
birth records, medical records, etc.
And Don't Forget To:
- Empty
freezer
- Defrost
freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors.
- Have
appliances serviced for moving.
- Clean
rugs and 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 car needs of infants.
On Moving Day
- Carry
enough cash or travelers 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.
- 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 owner with your Realtor.
At Your New Address
- Check
on service of telephone, gas, electricity and water.
- Check
pilot on stove, water heater and furnace.
- Have new
address recorded on driver's license.
- Register
car within 5 days after arrival in state, or a penalty may have to be paid
when getting new license plates.
- Apply for
state drivers license.
- Register
children in school.
- Arrange
for medical services: Doctor, dentist, etc.
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