Moving Day Checklist

Address Change
Give forwarding address to Post Office 4 to 6 weeks before moving
Charge accounts, credit cards
Subscriptions: Notice requires 6 to 8 weeks
Friends and relative

Bank
Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city
Arrange credit references

Utility Companies (Click HERE for phone numbers)
Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage
Transfer services at current home to new occupant & start service at new home
Get refunds on any deposits made
Return cable boxes

Delivery Service
Laundry, newspaper, change over of service

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories
Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals, transfer needed 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 or clothing before moving, have them wrapped.
Check with your Moving Counselor, insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment

Pack an "Open Me First" Box
Put your necessities in here:  one set of bed linens, coffee pot w/ a bag of ground coffee beans, sugar & dehydrated cream, personal hygiene items, soap, 1 roll of toilet paper, a few day's worth of pet food, snacks, etc.  Make sure you label this box so you will be able to easily find it... or, take this box with you in your car.

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 us registered mail
Plan for transporting of pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy
Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops, use them as message headquarters
Double check closets, drawers, 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 at the house

At your New Address:
Obtain certified checks or cashier’s check necessary for closing Real Estate Transaction (check escrow/title company for details)
Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage
Check pilot light or stove, for water heater and furnace
Ask mailman for mail he may be holding for your arrival
Have new address recorded on driver’s license
Visit city office and register for voting
Register car within 5 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
Arrange for medical services; Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc...