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Moving Checklist
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
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Packing and
Moving
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- 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 travelling
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
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Investigate how to
transfer your children to their new
school.
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Send change of address
notices to friends, family, and work.
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Collect items you have
lent to friends.
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Return everything you
have borrowed.
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Obtain or transfer all
medical and dental records.
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Fill all prescriptions
before leaving.
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Change the address on
your driver's license.
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Change all billing
addresses for credit cards.
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Order checks with your
new address.
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Change address or
transfer banking accounts and safety
deposit boxes.
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Leave a record of any
security system codes for the new
owners.
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Insurance
and Legal Stuff |
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Visit your lawyer. Sign
all necessary papers.
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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.
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Ensure your mover's
insurance policies are adequate. If not,
obtain your own.
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If you rent, give
written notice to your landlord.
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Have all keys to your
old home delivered to your REALTOR® or
Lawyer.
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