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- BEFORE YOU LEAVE
- COMPLETE ADDRESS CHANGE:
Give forwarding address to Post Office.- Change accounts, credit cards.
- Subscriptions.
- Friends and Relatives.
- Newspaper, changeover of service.
- MEDICAL, DENTAL and PRESCRIPTIONS:
- Ask your doctor and dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.
- INSURANCE:
- Notify company of new location for coverage; Life, Health, Fire and Auto
- UTILITY COMPANIES:
- Gas, electric, water, telephone, fuel, garbage and cable.
- Get refunds on any deposits made.
- DON'T FORGET TO:
- Arrange for TV/Cable.
- Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them wrapped.
- Empty freezer; plan use of foods.
- Clean refrigerator and freezer. Place soda box to dispel odor.
- Have appliances serviced before moving.
- Plan for special care needs of infants or pets.
- MOVING DAY
- AROUND THE HOUSE:
- Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty.
- Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor.
- Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover costs of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in new city.
- Carry jewelry and documents yourself or use registered mail to forward to yourselves.
- Plan for transporting pets. They are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
- AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:
- Register car within five days after arrival in new state or a penalty may have to be paid when getting a new license plate.
- Apply for state driver's license.
- Register children in school.
- Arrange for medical service: Doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.
- Register for voting.
- 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.