Things To Do Prior to Moving:

• Start shopping around for a mover.
• Start talking to young children about the impending move – moving can be traumatic for children.
• Bank: Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city
• Insurance: Notify new location for coverage: Life, health, fire, auto.
• Post Office: Change forwarding address.
• Change address for Charge Accounts, Credit Cards
• Magazine Subscriptions: Notice usually requires several weeks.
• Automobile registration: Transfer of car title registration is necessary; also driver’s license; emissions test; motor club membership.
• Utility Companies: Gas, light, water, telephone, perhaps fuel; get refund of any deposits Made; arrange for immediate service in new town.
• School Records; Ask for copies of transfer of children’s records.
• Medical, Dental; Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed
• Prescription Histories prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays.
• Health Club: Transfer memberships.
• Pets: Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

Important tips for moving day:

• Carry currency, jewelry, 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.
• Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty.
• Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with agent or Realtor.