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Whether buying or selling, there's always more to do than one remembers!
Use this list to assist you in your move.
Before You Leave, Don't Forget To:
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| Address Change |
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Post Office: Give forwarding address |
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Charge Accounts, Credit Cards |
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Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks
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| Bank |
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Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city |
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Arrange credit references
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| Insurance |
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Notify company of new location for coverage: Life,
Health, Fire & Auto
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| Utility Companies |
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Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage |
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Get refunds on any deposits made
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| Delivery Services |
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Laundry, newspaper, change over of services
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| Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories |
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Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed
prescriptions, eye glasses, X-rays |
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Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.
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| Pets |
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Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations,
tags, etc.
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| Don't Forget To |
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Empty freezer: plan use of foods |
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Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal
inside to dispel odors |
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Have appliances serviced for moving |
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Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving
wrapped |
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Check with your Moving Counselor: insurance coverage,
packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and
time of expected payment |
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Plan for special care of infants or pets
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| On Moving Day |
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Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost
of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in your new
city |
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Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or use registered
mail |
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Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling
companions, if unhappy |
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Carry traveler's checks |
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Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule
you will travel including overnight stops; use him or her as message headquarters. |
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Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure
they are empty |
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Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner
with Realtor or neighbor
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| At Your New Address |
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Obtain certified check or cashiers check necessary
for closing Real Estate Transaction |
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Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity,
water and garbage |
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Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, and
furnace |
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Have appliances checked |
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Ask Mail Carrier for mail he or she may be holding
for your arrival |
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Have new address recorded on driver's license |
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Visit city offices and register for voting |
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Register car within five days after arrival in state
or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates |
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Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club
membership |
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Apply for state driver's license |
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Register family in your new place of worship |
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Register children in school |
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Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian,
etc. |
