Before You Move: Address Change Notification

• Post office forwarding address
• Waste disposal service
• Subscriptions (may take several weeks)
• Friends and relatives
• Bank and other financial institutions (for example, loans, credit cards) Insurance
• Notify carrier of new location for coverage of: life, health, fire and auto Transfer Services
• All utilities: gas, electric, water, phone, internet, cable, and garbage
• Newspapers

Gather Records (if moving to a new city)

• Obtain referrals from doctor and dentist; transfer prescriptions (for example, eyeglasses, medications)
• Obtain birth records, medical records
• Obtain pet records, tags/registration

Movers

• Arrange for moving company
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped
• Check moving insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day and time, paperwork, method and time of expected payment
• Plan ahead for special care needs of small children and pets

On Moving Day

• Carry enough cash to cover cost of moving services and expenses
• Transport jewelry and important documents yourself or use registered mail
• Make special arrangements for transporting pets
• Let a close friend or relative know the route and schedule you will travel, including overnight stops
• Double check closets, drawers, shelves, and garage to be sure they are empty
• Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with appropriate party

At Your New Address

• Confirm status of all utility services
• Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace
• Have appliances checked
• Visit Department of Motor Vehicles to update driver’s license(s), vehicle registration, vehicle inspection – in certain cases
• Re-register to vote (save time and do this when you update records at DMV)
• Register children in school
• Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, veterinarian