MOVING CHECKLIST

Send Change of Address to:
ÿ Post Office: give forwarding address
ÿ Charge accounts: Credit Cards
ÿ Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks
ÿ Friends and relatives
ÿ Transfer Bank Funds: Arrange check at new location
ÿ New location insurance coverage: Life, Health, Home & Auto
ÿ Automobile: Transfer of car title registration, Driver’s license, City windshield sticker
ÿ Utility Companies: Gas, Light, Water, Telephone, Fuel & Cable
ÿ Arrange for refunds of any deposit and service at new address
ÿ Home delivery: Laundry, Newspaper, Charge-over services
ÿ School records: Ask for copies or transfer children’s school records
ÿ Health: Medical, Dental, Prescription history. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals
ÿ Church, Clubs, and Civic Organizations: Transfer memberships and get letters of introduction
ÿ Pets: Ask about regulations of pet licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

And don’t forget to:
ÿ Empty freezers. Plan use of foods
ÿ Have appliances serviced for moving
ÿ Remember arrangements for TV, antennae, and cable services
ÿ Clean rugs and clothing before moving
ÿ Remove curtain rods and towel racks
ÿ With your moving counselor, check the following: Insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment
ÿ Plan special care needs of infants, children, pets and potted plants

And on Moving Day, don’t forget:
ÿ Carry Currency, Jewelry, and documents yourself; or use registered mail
ÿ Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy
ÿ Carry traveler’s checks for quick available funds
ÿ Let a close friend or relative know your route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops; use him/her as a message headquarters
ÿ Double check old closets, drawers, and shelves to be sure they are empty
ÿ Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with your realtor