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Before You Leave:
Address Change Notification
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.
Arrange credit references.
Insurance
Notify company of new location for coverage: 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 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 cable.
Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped.
Check with your Moving Counselor regarding: 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.
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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
RealtorŪ or neighbor.
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, Veterinarian,
etc.
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