CHECK LIST FOR MOVING

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: Life, Health, Fire & Auto.

Utility Companies         ___ Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel.

                                       ___ Obtain refunds on any deposits made.

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 for 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.

                                    ___ Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.

AT YOUR

NEW ADDRESS:         ___ Double-check closets, drawers & shelves to be sure they are empty.

                                    ___ Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or neighbor.

                                       ___ Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity and water.

                                       ___ Check pilot light on stove, water heater, incinerator & furnace.

                                       ___ Have new address recorded on driver’s license.

                                    ___ Register car within five 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.