Before You Leave

Give Address Change To
•  Post Office
•  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's: Life, Health, Fire & Auto.

Utility Companies  
•  Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel.
•  Obtain refunds on any deposits made.

Medical, Dental, Prescriptions Histories  
•  Ask Doctor & Dentist for referrals.
•  Transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.
•  Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

And Don’t Forget To  
•  Empty Freezer
•  Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors.
•  Have appliances serviced for moving.
•  Clean rugs or clothing before moving.
•  Arrange to have items wrapped for moving.
•  Check with your Moving Counselor: Insurance coverage, packing & unpacking labor,
   arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.
•  Plan for special car needs of infants.

On Moving Day
•  Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses
   until you make banking connections in  the new city.
•  Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or use registered mail.

At Your New Address
•  Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
•  Double-check closets, drawers & shelves to be sure they are empty.
•  Leave old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or neighbor.
•  Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity & water.
•  Check pilot light on stove, water heater, incinerator & furnace.
•  Have new address recorded on driver’s license.
•  Register car within 5 days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to be paid
   when getting new license plates.
•  Apply for state driver’s license.
•  Register children in school.
•  Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, etc.