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BEFORE YOU LEAVE
ADDRESS
CHANGE
Post Office: Give Forwarding
Address.
Charge Accounts, Credit
Cards.
Subscriptions: Notice requires several
weeks.
Friends and Relatives
BANK
Transfer funds, arrange check cashing in new
city.
Arrange credit
reference.
INSURANCE
Notify company of new location for coverages: Life,
Health, Fire and Auto.
UTILITY
Companies Gas, lights, water, telephone, fuel and
garbage.
Get refunds on any deposits made.
DELIVERY SERVICES
Laundry, newspaper, changeover of
services.
MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION
HISTORIES
Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals: transfer needs
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.
Remember arrangement for TV and antenna.
Clean rugs and 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.
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ON MOVING DAY
Carry enough cash and traveler's checks to cover costs
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; they make poor traveling
companions if unhappy.
Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule
you will be traveling including overnight stops; use him or her as
message headquarters.
Double check closets, drawers, and shelves to be sure
they are empty.
Leave all old keys needed by new tenants or owners with
Realtor or owner.
AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS
Obtain certified check or cashier 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 Mailman for mail he be holding for your arrival.
Have new address recorded on driver's license.
Visit city office and register to vote.
Register car within five days when getting new license
plates.
Obtain inspection stickers 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.
Check with your CPA or accountant for tax deducible
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