Moving Tips Checklist

Send Change of Address to:

Post office: give forwarding address
Charge Accounts, Credit Cards
Subscriptions: notice requires several weeks
Friends and relatives
Bank: transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city
Insurance: notify new location for coverage: life, health, fire, auto
Automobile registration: transfer of car title registration is necessary: also driver's license, city windshield sticker, motor club membership
Utility companies: gas, light, water, telephone, perhaps fuel; get refund of any deposits made; arrange for new town service
Route men: laundry, paper boy, changeover of service (rubbish etc.)
School records: ask for copies of transfer of children's records
Medical, dental, prescription history: ask doctor and dentist for referrals, transfer needed prescription; eyeglasses; x-rays
Church, club, civic organizations: transfer memberships; get letter of introductions
Pets: ask about regulations for licenses; vaccinations, tags, etc.

Empty freezer: plan use of food
Defrost freezer-refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors
Have appliances serviced for moving
Call cable company and/or leave remote antenna equipment
Clean rugs and clothing before moving: have them moving wrapped
With your moving counselor, check insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.
Plan for special care needs of infants

Carry currency, jewelry, documents yourself; or use registered mail
Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy
Carry traveler's check for quick, available funds
Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel, including overnight stops; use him/her as a message headquarters
Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty
Leave all old keys needed by tenant or owner with agent or realtor