Moving Checklist

Give Address Change To

• 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 company of new location for coverages: Life, Health, Fire & Auto

Utility Companies

• Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel - discontinue current service and set up service for new home (see link below)
• Obtain refunds on andy deposits made

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

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

And Don't Forget To

• Empty freezer
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator.
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving.
• Arrange to have items wrapped for moving.
• Check with your Moving Counselor: Insurance coverage, packing & unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payments.
• Plan for special car needs of infants.
• Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
• Double-check closets, drawers & shelves to be sure they are empty.
• Leave old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or neighbor.

On Moving Day

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

At Your New Address

• Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity & water (see link below).
• Check pilot light on stove, water heater, incinerator & furnace.
• Have new address recorded on driver's license.
• Register car within 5 days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates.
• Apply for state driver's license.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, etc.