Moving 101
Things to Remember When Moving
Prior to Leaving:
Address Change - Give forwarding address to:
- Post office
- Charge accounts, credit cards
- Subscriptions
- Relatives and friends
Insurance - Notify your company of new location
Bank
- Arrange for check cashing in new city
- Transfer accounts
- Empty safe deposit box
Utility Companies
- Get any refunds or deposits
- Arrange for disconnections: gas, water, telephone, etc.
Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories
- Ask for referrals
- Transfer prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays, and medical records from health care professionals
Church/Civic Organizations
- Transfer memberships
- Get introductory letters
Schools
- Arrange for copies of school and medical records
- Register children in new school
Pets - Get information on tags, license, medical records, etc.
Things to Remember:
- Clean out freezer, plan food use
- Defrost freezer; use charcoal to absorb odor
- Service appliances, especially washer and dryer hoses
- Make arrangements for utilities, satellite and cable TV
- Clean clothing and rugs; have them moving-wrapped
- Plan with your moving counselor—insurance coverage
- Packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, shipping papers, time and method of expected payment
- Plan for special care of children
Moving Day:
- Clearly mark boxes you will need immediately
- Carry ample cash or travelers checks to cover expenses until a new account is set up
- Transport jewelry, documents and other valuables yourself or use registered mail
- Plan for pets travel and arrival to new area
- Alert close friend or relative of the route and schedule you will travel for emergencies
- Re-check closets, drawers, etc. to make sure they are empty
- Leave keys and garage door openers for new owners
At Your New Home:
- Get certified or cashiers check for closing
- Check on service of telephone, furnace, etc.
- Arrange for medical services
- Have new address recorded on driver’s license
- Apply for state’s driver’s license
- Call your Realtor for referrals