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Before You Leave

 

Address Change

• Post Office: Give forwarding address.

• Charge Accounts, Credit Cards.

• Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks.

• Friends and Relatives.

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Bank

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

• Arrange credit references.

 

Insurance

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

 

Utility Companies

• Gas, electricity, water, telephone, fuel, garbage.

• Get refunds on any deposits made.

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Delivery Service

• Laundry, newspaper, changeover of services.

 

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

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

 

Pets

• Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

 

And Don't Forget To...

• Empty freezer; plan use of foods.

• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal inside to dispel odors.

• Have appliances serviced for moving.

• Remember arrangements for TV and antenna.

• Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped.

• Check with your Moving Counselor; insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.

• Plan for special care needs of infants or pets

 

And On Moving Day...

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

• Carry jewelry and documents yourself; or use registered mail.

• Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions, if unhappy.

• Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds.

• Let close friend or relative know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops; use him or her as message headquarters.

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

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

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And At Your New Address...

• Obtain certified check or cashiers check necessary for closing Real Estate Transaction.

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

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

• Have appliances checked.

• Ask Mail Carrier for mail he or she may be holding for your arrival.

• Have new address recorded on driver's license.

• Visit city offices and register for voting.

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

• Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.

• Apply for state driver's license.

• Register family in your new place of worship.

• Register children in school

• Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Chiropractor, Veterinarian, etc.