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Checklist For Moving
Send Change Of Address To:
____ Post Office – Give forwarding address
____ Charge accounts, credit card institutions
____ Subscriptions – requires several weeks notice
____ Friends and relatives
Other Important Things To Do:
____ Bank - Transfer funds, arrange check cashing in new
city
____ Insurance - Notify new location for coverage (Life, Health,
Fire, Auto)
____ Automobile registration - Transfer of car title
registration, if necessary. Change of address on driver’s
license, city windshield sticker, motor club membership
____ Utility Companies - Gas, electricity, water, telephone. Get
refund of any deposits made, arrange for immediate service in
new locations
____ Route men - Laundry, newspaper, milkman
____ School records - Ask for copies or transfer of children’s
records
____ Medical, dental, prescription histories - Ask doctor or
dentist for referrals, transfer needed prescriptions,
eyeglasses, x-rays, etc
____ Church, club, civic organizations – Transfer memberships,
get letter of introduction
____ Ask about regulations for pet licenses, vaccinations, tags,
etc
And Don’t Forget To:
____ Empty freezer, plan use of foods
____ Defrost freezer/refrigerator, place charcoal to dispel
odors
____ Have appliances serviced for moving
____ Remember arrangements for TV antennae, cable, satellite
dish, internet
____ Clean rugs or clothing before moving, have them moving
wrapped
____ With your moving counselor, check Insurance coverage,
packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping
papers, method and time of expected payment
____ Plans for special care needs of infants
On Moving Day
____ Carry currency, jewelry, and documents yourself or
use registered mail
____ Plan for transporting pets, they are poor traveling
companions if unhappy
____ Carr travelers checks for quick available funds
____ Let close friends or relative know route and schedule you
will travel including overnight stops. Use him as a message
headquarters
____ Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are
empty
____ Leave all old keys needed by new owner with your real
estate agent
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