MOVING HINTS

Prior to Leaving:

ADDRESS CHANGE

• Give forwarding address to post office

• Charge accounts, credit cards

• Subscriptions

• Relatives and friends

INSURANCE

• Notify your company of new location; life, auto, health, fire, etc.

BANK

• Arrange for check cashing in new city

• Transfer Accounts

UTILITY COMPANIES

• Get any refunds of deposits

• Arrange for disconnections; gas, water, telephone, etc.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTIONS

• Ask for referrals, transfer prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays, etc.

• Obtain medical record from health care professionals

CHURCH, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

• Transfer memberships, get introductory letters

SCHOOLS

• Arrange for copies of school records

PETS

• Get information on tags, licenses, health records from vet, etc.

Things to Remember:

• Clean out freezer, plan food use

• Defrost freezer, use charcoal to absorb odor

• Service appliances for moving

• Make arrangements for TV and antenna

• Clean clothing & rugs; have them moving-wrapped

• Plan with your moving counsellor - insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, shipping papers, time and method of expected payment

• Plan for special care of children

Moving Day:

• Clearly mark boxes you will need immediately

• Carry ample cash or traveler's checks to cover expenses until a new account is set up

• Transport jewelry, documents and other valuables yourself or use registered mail

• Plan for pets travel and arrival to new area

• Alert close friend or relative of the route and schedule you will travel for emergency reasons

• Re-check closets, drawers, etc. to make sure they are all empty

• Leave old keys for the new owners

At Your New Home:

• Get certified check or cashiers check for closing

• Check on service of telephone, furnace, etc.

• Get appliances checked

• Have a new address recorded on driver's license

• Register car within 5 days to avoid penalties

• Apply for state's or province's drivers license

• Register children in school

• Arrange for medical services