BEFORE YOU LEAVE

ADDRESS CHANGE

• Post Office: Give Forwarding Address.
• 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’s: Life, Health, Fire & Auto.

UTILITY COMPANIES

• Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage, cable & internet service provider
• Get refunds on any deposits made.

DELIVERY SERVICE

• Laundry, newspaper, changeover of services.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES

• Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.  Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

PETS

• Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

AND DON'T FORGET TO:

• Empty freezer; plan use of food.
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator.  Place charcoal to dispel odors.
• Have appliances serviced for moving.
• Remember arrangements for TV and antenna.
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped.
• Check with your Moving Counselor; insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, methods and time of expected payment.
• Plan for special care needs of infants, pets & plants.

AND 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 of pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
• Carry traveler’s checks for quick, available funds.
• Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops; use him or her as a message headquarters.
• Double Check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty.
• Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or owner.

AND AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:

• Obtain certified check or cashiers check necessary for closing Real Estate Transaction.
• 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.
• Have new address recorded on driver's license.
• Visit city offices and register for voting.
• Register car within five days after arrival in state or penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates.
• Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.
• Apply for state driver's license.
• Register family in your new place of worship.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.