Address Change:

• Give forwarding address to Post Office 4 to 6 weeks before moving
  
• Charge accounts, credit cards
  
• Subscriptions: Notice requires 6 to 8 weeks
  
• Friends and relatives
   
  

Bank:

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

Utility Companies:

• Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage
  
• Get refunds on any deposits made
  
• Return cable boxes
   
  

Delivery Services:

• Laundry, newspaper, change over of service
   
  

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.
   
  

Don’t Forget to:

• Empty freezer, plan use of foods
  
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors.
  
• Have appliances serviced for moving
  
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving, have them wrapped.
  
• Check with your Moving Counselor, 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
  
• Check with Agriculture Department of new area to see if they have restrictions on plants
   
  

On Moving day:

• Carry enough cash or traveler’s check to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in new city
  
• Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or us registered mail
  
• Plan for transporting of pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy
  
• Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops, use them as message headquarters
  
• Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty
  
• Leave old keys, garage door openers, broiler pans, landscape / house plans and instruction manuals needed by new owner with Realtor®
   
  

At your New Address:

• Obtain certified checks or cashier’s check necessary for closing Real Estate Transaction (check escrow/title company for details)
  
• Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage
  
• Check pilot light or stove, for water heater and furnace
  
• Ask mailman for mail he may be holding for your arrival
  
• Have new address recorded on Driver’s License
  
• Visit city office and register for voting
  
• 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 your new place of worship
  
• Register children in school
  
• Arrange for medical services; Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc...