Checklist for Moving

Before You Leave:

• Schedule Moving Truck or Moving Company
• Collect Moving Boxes
• Collect Paper for Packing
• Schedule Cleaning Company
• Schedule Carpet Cleaning Company

Give Address Changes to:

• Post Office
• Credit Cards
• Cell Phone
• Subscriptions:  Newspaper & Magazines, notice may require several weeks.
• Friends and Relatives

Bank:

• Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new area.

Insurance:

• Notify company of new location for coverages:  Life, Health, Fire & Auto, and Rental Insurance.

Utility Companies:

• Schedule turn off date on the following: Gas, Electric, Water, Telephone, Cable, Satellite, Trash, Sewer.
• Schedule turn on date for your next home on the following: Gas, Electric, Water, Telephone, Cable, Satellite, Trash, Sewer.
• Obtain refunds on any deposits made.

Medical, Dental, Prescriptions, Veterinarians or Histories:

• Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals.
• Transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.
• Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.
• Obtain Pet records.

And Don't Forget To

• Double-check closets, drawers & shelves to be sure they are empty.
• Leave all house keys.
• Leave mailbox keys.
• Leave garage remotes.
• Leave ceiling fan remotes.
• Leave all instructional booklets for appliances.
• Leave instructional booklet for the sprinkler system.
• Make special car needs for infants.
• Make special traveling arrangements for pets.

On Moving Day

• Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover the cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in the new area.
• Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or use registered mail.
• Drink plenty of water.

At Your New Address

• Have new address recorded on driver's license.
• Register car within 5 days after moving.
• Apply for state driver's license.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, etc.