| Moving
can be such a stressful undertaking that we often get distracted
and forget to do the little things like forward our mail or
change our driver's license address.
Here are some helpful reminder checklist of things you may
want to do.
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| Household
Reminders |
Packing
and Moving |
- Disconnect and settle accounts with utilities, cable and
phone services.
- Order utilities to be connected at new home.
- Cancel any pre-authorized bill payments.
- Have your mail forwarded to your new address.
- Stop or forward all home deliveries, newspapers and
magazines.
- Start reviewing what is worth taking and what is not. Now
is the best time to clear out those closets and start anew.
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- Make special arrangements for the moving of pets or
plants.
- Prepare a list of all items you want to carry to your new
home (such as jewelry and other personal valuables).
- Pick up all personal items at local businesses (dry
cleaning, film, storage).
- Service all appliances for the trip.
- All gas appliances must be emptied. It is illegal for
movers to carry flammable liquids.
- Verify with your moving company the date, time of arrival
and method of payment.
- Take inventory of all items you are moving.
- Get some cash for traveling expenses.
- Service your car thoroughly.
- Let a close friend or family member know your travel route
and schedule.
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| Friends
and Community |
Records
and Licenses |
- Investigate how to transfer your children to their new
school.
- Send change of address notices to friends, family, and
work.
- Collect items you have lent to friends.
- Return everything you have borrowed.
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- Obtain or transfer all medical and dental records.
- Fill all prescriptions before leaving.
- Change the address on your driver's license.
- Change all billing addresses for credit cards.
- Order checks with your new address.
- Change address or transfer banking accounts and safety
deposit boxes.
- Leave a record of any security system codes for the new
owners.
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| Insurance
and Legal Stuff |
- Visit your lawyer. Sign all necessary papers.
- Transfer insurance to your new home, or obtain new
insurance. Notify your insurance company well in advance of
the move and ask to have your policy reviewed.
- Ensure your mover's insurance policies are adequate. If
not, obtain your own.
- If you rent, give written notice to your landlord.
- Have all keys to your old home delivered to your REALTOR
or Lawyer.
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