Address Change
2-3 weeks before moving provide post office with forwarding address. |
Charge accounts and credit cards, |
Subscriptions: Notice requires 6-8 weeks. |
| Friends and relatives. |
Bank
| Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new location. |
| Arrange credit references. |
Insurance
| Notify company of new location for life, health, fire and auto coverage's. |
Utility Companies
| Gas, electric, water, telephone, disposal service, etc. |
| Ask for refunds on any deposits made. |
| Return TV cable boxes. |
Delivery Service
| Newspapers, etc. |
Health Care
| Ask doctors and dentist for referrals, medical records, transfer needed Prescriptions, etc. |
Pets
| Ask for referrals, transfer records, ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc. |
Things To Remember.
Remember to:
| Empty freezer. |
| Defrost and clean refrigerator. |
| Plan for special care needs for infants or pets. |
| Check with Department of Agriculture in new area regarding restrictions on plants. |
The Day of the Move
Carry enough cash or traveler's checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in your new city. |
Carry jewelry and documents with you or use certified mail. |
Notify friends and/or relatives of your travel route including overnight stops. |
Double-check closets, shelves, bathrooms, and cupboards for anything you may have missed. |
| Leave old keys, garage door openers, broiler pans, instruction manuals, etc. for new owner with real estate agent. |
At Your New Home
| Obtain certified checks or cashier's checks necessary for closing your real estate transaction. |
| Check on service of telephone, electric, gas, etc. |
| Check water heater, pilot light inside oven and furnace. |
| Register car(s) within 5 days, apply for new driver's license, and record new address on license(s). |
| Register to vote. |
| Transfer auto club membership. |
| Register children in school. |
| Locate and register in new place of worship. |
| Arrange for new doctors, dentist, pharmacy, etc. |