BEFORE YOU LEAVE:

ADDRESS CHANGE

• Post Office: Give forwarding address.
• Change Accounts, Credit Cards.
• Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks.

BANK

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

INSURANCE

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

UTILITY COMPANIES

• Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage.
• Get refunds on any deposits made.

DELIVERY SERVICE

• Laundry, newspaper, change-over 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 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.
• 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 ae empty.
• Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or neighbor.

AND AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:

• Obtain certified check or cashier’s 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 Mailman for mail he may be holding for your arrival.
• Have new address recorded on driver’s license.
• Visit city offices and register to vote.
• Register car within 5 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 new place of worship.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for medical services; Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.