Before You Move:
- Notify post office, charge accounts,
credit card companies, utility companies, past employer (for tax return
purposes), subscriptions, family and friends, etc. of address change
- Close out local bank accounts and
set up new bank account, if necessary
- Notify insurance companies of new
location for coverage
- Obtain school records, legal records
and other important documents
- Obtain medical records and history,
transfer prescriptions, and research/request referrals for doctors, dentists,
specialists, etc. in new town
- Use up perishables, defrost freezer,
clean refrigerator
- Prepare large appliances and rugs
for proper moving
- Disconnect utilities and get refunds
for any deposits made
- Notify and register children in new
school
- Request a relocation package from
your REALTORŪ or the city's Chamber of Commerce
On Moving Day:
- Double check rooms, closets, and
cabinets for possible items left behind
- Make sure children have books and
games to keep entertained during travel
- Prepare pets for transportation
- Carry jewelry and important
documents on your person
- Leave all old keys needed for new
tenant with your REALTORŪ
At Your New Address:
- Check on utility services - gas,
electric, water, telephone, etc.
- If relocating to new state, register
car within 5 days of arrival and apply for state driver's license
- If staying within state, obtain a
driver's license with your new address on it
- Register children in school if you
haven't done so already
- Set up new patient appointments with
doctors, dentist, etc.
- Explore your neighborhood!
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