| Moving Tips - Checklist |
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Send Change of Address To: Post Office: give forwarding address. Charge accounts, credit cards. Subscriptions: requires several weeks notice. Friends and relatives. Bank: transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city. Insurance: Notify new location for coverage: Life, health, fire, auto. Automobile registrations: transfer of car title registration if necessary; also driver’s license; city windshield sticker; motor club membership. Utility Companies: gas, light, water, telephone, perhaps fuel; get refund of any deposits made; arrange in new town for immediate service. Route men: laundry, paper boy, milk man; changeover services. School records: ask for copies or transfer of children’s records. Medical, dental, prescription histories: ask doctor and dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions; eyeglasses, x-rays. Church, club, civic organizations: transfer memberships; get letter of introduction. Pets: ask about any regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc. And Don’t Forget To: Empty freezer: plan use of foods. Defrost freezer-refrigerator: place charcoal to dispel odors. Have appliances serviced for moving. Call cable company and/or leave remote antenna equipment. Clean rugs or clothing before moving: Have them moving-wrapped. With your moving counselor, check insurance coverage, pacing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment. Plan for special care needs of infants. And On Moving Day: Carry currency, jewelry, documents with you; or use registered mail. Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy. Carry traveler’s checks for quick, available funds. Let close friend or relative know route and schedule you will travel, including overnight stops; use this person as a message headquarters. Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty. Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with agent or REALTOR®. |