Checklist for Moving

Prior to your moving date, it will be necessary for you to notify a number of people of your pending change of address. Use this list as a guide to make sure all of the right people have been notified.

 

Utilities

 Electric/Gas

 Water

 Telephone

 Fuel

 Garbage and refuse
 

Publications—Notice requires several weeks
 

 Newspapers and Magazines

Government and public offices
 

 State motor vehicle bureau
 

 Social Security administration
 

 Post office

Insurance
 

 Life
 

 Auto
 

 Home
 

 Health
 

 Fire
 

 Other

Professional Services
 

 Doctor / Dentist
 

 Certified Public Accountant
 

 Lawyer
 

 Broker
 

Established Business Accounts
 

 Dry cleaner
 

 Drug store
 

 Diaper Service
 

 Dry cleaning/laundry service
 

 Water softener service
 

 Credit cards

Miscellaneous
 

 Relatives, friends
 

 Book & record club
 

 Organizations and clubs
 

 School / Church
 

 Landlord if you are a tenant
 

 Tenants, if you are a landlord

Before the move
 

 Empty freezer; plan use of foods
 

 Defrost freezer, refrigerator

 Remember arrangements for TV and antennae
 

 Clean rugs or clothing before moving
 

Order a final reading of:

 Gas
 

 Electric
 

 Water
 

 Heating Fuel
 

Discontinue service on:
 

 Route deliveries
 

 Newspaper
 

 Cleaning
 

 Safety deposit box
 

 Telephone
 

 Arrange for child care if necessary

On moving day
 

 Carry currency, jewelry, & important documents with you. Bring a small tool kit! Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty

For out-of-town purchasers
 

Let a close friend or relative know your route and schedule. Transfer insurance on household goods and personal possessions to ensure coverage enroute If your car or other possessions are not paid for, notify creditors and obtain permission to take property out of state. Have your appliances serviced for the trip. Notify the school about the intended move. Gather records or have transcripts forwarded. Obtain:

 Medical / Dental records
 Medical prescriptions
 Inoculation records
 Birth / baptism records
 Eyeglass prescriptions

Gather professional recommendations for new location, and return all borrowed books, etc.

 

Puy CR/LLC
Michael Kollar - 253.640.8548