Checklist for Moving

To a New City / State

Change of Address:

• Post Office

• Charge Accounts, Credit Cards

• Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks

• Friends and Relatives

Bank:

• Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city

• Arrange credit references

Insurance:

• Notify your insurance company of your new address for all coverage: Life, health, fire and auto.

Utility Companies:

• Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel

• Get refunds on any deposits made

Medical, Dental:

• Ask doctor and dentist for referrals

• Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

Prescriptions:

• Transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays

Home Preparations:

• Empty, clean and defrost refrigerator. (Place charcoal inside in a bag to dispel odors.)

• Have appliances serviced prior to moving

• Clean rugs before moving

• Plan for special car or travel needs of infant and pets

Moving Day:

• Carry enough money or travelers checks to cover the cost of moving expenses and services until you make new banking connections in your new city.

• Use registered mail or carry jewelry and important documents yourself.

At Your New Home:

• Double-check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty

• Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or neighbor.

• Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity and water.

• Check pilot light on stove, water heater, incinerator and furnace.

• Have new address recorded on driver's license

• Register car within 5 days after arrival in new state or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates

• Register children in school

• Arrange medical services: doctor, dentist, etc.