Moving Checklist

AT YOUR PRESENT ADDRESS

-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.
-Obtain cashiers check necessary for closing real estate transaction. Be sure to ask your bank if this check is drawn on a California Institution.
-Arrange credit references.

INSURANCE

-Notify company of new location for coverages: Life, Health, Fire and Auto.

UTILITY COMPANIES

-Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel.
-Get refunds on any deposits made.

DELIVERY SERVICE

-Laundry, newspaper, groceries, changeover of services.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES

-Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescription, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

CHURCH, CLUB, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

-Transfer memberships; get letters of introduction.

PETS

-Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

AND DON'T FORGET TO

-Empty freezer; plan use of foods.
-Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal or baking soda to dispel odors.
-Have appliances serviced for moving.
-Arrangements for TV, Cable, DSL and Antenna.
-Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped.
-Check with your Moving Company/Relocation 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.

AND ON MOVING DAY

-Carry enough cash or traveler's checks for quick available funds and to cover the cost 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 pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
-Carry traveler's checks for quick available funds.
-Let close friend or relative know route and schedule you will travel, including overnight stops; use him 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.

AND AT YOUR FUTURE ADDRESS

-Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, and water.
-Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, incinerator, and furnace.
-Have appliances checked.
-Ask Mailman for mail he 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.
-Register family in your new place of worship.
-Register children in school.
-Arrange for medical services; Doctor, Dentist, etc.