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THE MOVE

DO A CHANGE OF ADDRESS - Go to your local post o ce and ll out a change of address form
or do it online at canadapost.ca. In case there are stragglers, it’s always wise to ask a close neigh-
bor to look out for mail after you’ve moved. Check in with them two weeks after the move and

again two weeks after that.

NOTIFY IMPORTANT PARTIES - Alert the following of your move: banks, brokerage rms, doctor’s
o ces, your employer’s Human Resources department, credit cards, insurance, utilities and any
subscr ption services.

TWO WEEKS BEFORE

ARRANGE TO BE OFF WORK ON MOVING DAY - Notify your o ce that you plan to supervise
the move and therefore need the day o .

CLEAN OUT YOUR SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX - If you are switching bank locations, remove the
contents of your safety deposit box and put them in the safe box that you’ll take with you on
moving day.

CONTACT THE MOVING COMPANY - Recon rm the arrangements.

TRANSFER YOUR UTILITIES - Contact the customer service departments of the gas, electric, phone
and cable companies at least 2 weeks prior to your move. Arrange to have the utility services up

and running at your new residence at least a day before you move in. A few more points to keep in
when vacating the premises:

-Final Reading- have your utility companier and/or town do a nal reading of the gas, water,
electric and make sure to get a copy of the bill or report.

-Forward Your New Address- Supply companies with a forwarding address where they can
send nal invoices. If you don’t, you may be surprised down the road with unnecessary
late fees and unfortunate credit circumstances.

-Get Even- Pay any overdue bills and also collect any refunds or utility deposits. Many people
forget that they may have served up a substantial chunk of change months or years back,

depending on how long they have lived at their current address.

ONE WEEK BEFORE

PACK YOUR SUITCASES - Aim to nish your general packing a few days before your moving date.
Then pack suitcases for everyone in the family with enough clothes to wear for a few days.