MOVING CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Address Change

• Post office; give forwarding address

• Charge accounts, credit cards

• Licenses

• Subscriptions; notice requires several weeks

• Friends and relatives

Bank

• Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city

• Arrange credit references

• Transfer safe deposit box

Insurance

• Notify company of new location for coverages: Life, Health, Fire and Auto

Utility Companies

• Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage

• Get refunds on any deposits made

Delivery Service

• Laundry, newspaper, changeover of services

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

• Ask Doctor/Dentist for referrals, transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

Schools

• Arrange for school to transfer records or secure transcripts

Pets

• Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

AND 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 moving-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

AND 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 use registered mail

• Plan for transporting of pets

• Let close friend or relative know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops

• Double-check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty

• Final check water, furnace and lights shut off; be sure windows and doors are locked

• Leave old keys with Realtor or new owner

AND AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:

• Obtain certified check or cashier's check if necessary for Real Estate transaction. It may be necessary to do this before you leave. Consult your Joyner Fine Properties agent.

• Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage

• Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace; check appliances

• Ask Mailman for mail he might be holding for you

• Apply for state driver's license

• Register car within 5 days after arrival in state or penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates

• Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership

• Visit city offices and register to vote

• Register children at new school

• Register family in new place of worship

• Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.