Moving Checklist
Address Change:
- Give forwarding address to Post Office four to six weeks before moving
- Charge accounts, credit cards, debit, banking
- Subscriptions: Notice required six to eight weeks
- Friends, family, business associates and spheres of influence
Bank:
- Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city if necessary
- Arrange credit references
Insurance:
- Notify company of new location for coverage: life, health, fire and auto.
Utility Companies:
- Gas, light, water, fuel, garbage.
- Get refunds on any deposits made.
- Return cable boxes if necessary.
- Final water Bill reading to escrow company.
Delivery Services:
- Laundry, newspaper, change over of service.
Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories:
- Ask doctor or dentist for referrals located in your new area.
- Transfer needed for prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.
- Obtain passports, birth records, medical records, etc.
Pets:
- Find out about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.
Don't Forget To:
- Empty freezer, plan use of foods
- Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors
- Have appliances serviced for moving
- Clean rugs and/or clothing before moving; have them wrapped
- Check with your moving company - insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment
- Plan for special care needs of infant or pets
- Check with Agriculture Department of new area to see if they have restrictions on plants
On Moving Day:
- Carry enough cash or traveler's checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you establish new banking services
- Carry jewelry and important documents yourself or use registered mail
- Make sure to plan for transporting pets; make their travel comfortable and stress free
- Write up an iternary or let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel, including any overnight stops. Use them as message headquarters
- Final check of old residence: double-check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty
- Leave old keys, garage door openers, landscape and house plans along with operating and instruction manuals needed by new owner at the property.
At Your New Address:
- Obtain certified checks or cashier's checks necessary for closing real estate transaction (check title company for details)
