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Address Change

• Give forwarding address to Post Office four to six weeks before moving
• Charge accounts, credit cards
• Subscriptions: Notice required six to eight weeks
• Friends and relatives

Bank

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

Insurance

• Notify company of new location for coverage: life, health, fire and auto

Utility Companies

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

Delivery Services

• Laundry, newspaper, change over of service

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

• Ask doctor or dentist for referrals
• Transfer needed for 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 and/or clothing before moving; have them wrapped
• Check with your moving counselor/company - insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment
• Plan for special care needs of infant 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 checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you establish new banking services
• Carry jewelry and important documents yourself or use registered mail
• Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy
• Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel, including any overnight stops. Use them as message headquarters
• Final check of old residence: double-check closets, drawers and 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 your agent

At Your New Address:

• Obtain certified checks or cashier's checks necessary for closing real estate transaction (check with settlement agent for details)