Prior to Leaving, Give Your Address to
- Post office
- Charge accounts, credit cards
- Subscriptions
- Relatives and friends
Insurance
- Notify your company of new location; life, auto, health, fire.
Bank
- Arrange for check cashing in new city; transfer accounts.
Utility Companies
- Get any refunds or deposits.
- Arrange for final readings: gas, water, telephone, etc.
Church, Civic Organizations
- Transfer memberships, get introductory letters.
Schools
- Arrange for copies of school records.
Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories
- Ask for referrals, transfer prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays, etc.
- Obtain medical records from the health care professionals.
Pets
Get information on tags, licenses, etc.
At Home
- Clean out freezer.
- Defrost freezer and refrigerator (use charcoal to absorb odor).
- Service appliances for moving.
- Make arrangements for cable TV.
- Clean clothing and rugs; have them moving-wrapped.
- Plan with your mover: insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, shipping papers, time and method of expected payment.
On Moving Day
- Clearly mark boxes you will need immediately.
- Carry ample cash or traveler’s checks to cover expenses until new account is set up.
- Transport jewelry, documents and other valuables yourself or use registered mail.
- Plan for pet’s travel and arrival at new area.
- For emergency reasons, alert a close friend or relative of the route and schedule you will travel.
- Re-check closets, drawers, etc. to make sure they are empty.
- Leave keys and transmitters for new owners.
Once You’re At Your New Home
- Get certified check or cashier’s check for closing.
- Check on utility services.
- Have new address recorded on driver’s license.
- Register children in school.
- Arrange for medical services.