Moving Checklist

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Change of Address Information
- Post Office – change of address: www.usps.com or visit local post office
- Credit Card Companies
- Brokerage Firms/Lawyer
- Utility Companies
- Doctors, other health-care providers
- Veterinarian
- Magazine/Newspaper Subscriptions
- Friends and Relatives
Banking and insurance
- Arrange to have funds transferred; for check-cashing in new city
- Notify insurance companies of new location for coverages on all policies:
  - Life, Health, Auto
Utility Companies

Notify gas, electric, water, telephone, cable, internet, garbage of last day. (Request refunds on any deposits.)

Medical/Dental/Prescription Histories
- Obtain copies of medical records and forward to new provider.
- Ask Doctor/Dentist for referrals.
- Transfer prescriptions.
- Veterinary records
Other Reminders:
- Empty freezer and plan on using household items up you won’t move
- Defrost freezer and clean out refrigerator.
- Clean rugs/floors/clothing before moving.
- Check with your moving company about insurance for your items, packing and unpacking labor, arrival, methods and times of payments, shipping documents.
- Find out about regulations for pets: Licenses, vaccinations, tags…
- Have boxes you are packing labeled and numbered. Pack and clearly mark an “essentials” box that you will need right away.
On Moving Day:
- Carry important documents and jewelry personally on moving day.
- Double check closets, drawers, and shelves throughout the home to be sure they are empty.
- Leave all old keys with Realtor or new owner.
- Let close friends/relatives know your scheduled route and arrival time at new residence.
- Plan for transporting of pets.
At new Home:
- Check on telephone, gas, electricity, water, garbage, cable service at new residence.
- Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace at new home.
- Check with post office on mail that is being held.
- Visit city and register for voting as well as new address recorded on driver’s license or register for new driver’s license if different state.
- Register car in new state.
- Obtain inspection stickers and transfer motor club membership.
- Register family in new place of worship.
- Register children in school.
- Arrange for medical services: dentist, doctor, veterinarian

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