Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city.
Arrange credit references.
Insurance:
Notify company of new location for coverages:
Life
Fire
Health
Auto
Utility Companies:
Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage.
Get refunds on any deposits made.
Delivery Service:
Laundry,
newspaper, change over of services.
Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories
Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions,
eye glasses, X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.
Pets
Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.
On Moving Day:
Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in your new city.
Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or use registered mail.
Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions, if unhappy.
Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds.
Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops; use
him or her as message headquarters.
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.
At Your New Address:
Obtain
certified check or cashiers check necessary for closing Real Estate
Transaction.
Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage.
Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, and furnace.
Have appliances checked.
Ask Mail Carrier for mail he or she may be holding for your arrival.
Have new address recorded on driver's license.
Visit city offices and register for voting.
Register car within five 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.
Don't Forget To:
Empty freezer; plan use of foods.
Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal
inside 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.