Moving Checklist

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; use him/her as a message headquarters
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
Visit City offices and 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