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2020 Buyer's Guide Step 10

MOVING CHECKLIST

Give Forwarding Address Don’t Forget
» Post Office » Make arrangements for TV and cable / satellite
» Charge accounts, credit cards » Clean rugs or clothing before moving
» Subscriptions (notice requires several weeks) » Plan for special care needs for infants
» Friends and relatives » Check with your moving company about insurance
coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day,
Bank various shipping papers, method and time of expected
» Transfer funds, arrange check cashing in new city payment
» Arrange credit references
» Obtain cashier’s check necessary for closing real On Moving Day
estate transaction. Be sure to ask your bank if this check » Carry enough cash or traveler’s checks to cover cost
is drawn on an Arizona institution of moving services and expenses until you make
banking connections in new city
Insurance » Carry jewelry and documents yourself or use
» Notify company of new location for coverages: Life, registered mail
Health, Fire and Auto » Plan for transporting pets, they are poor traveling
companions if unhappy
Utility Company » Let a close friend or relative know route and schedule
» Gas, electric, water, telephone, fuel, garbage, cable you will travel, including overnight stops; use him/her as
» Get refunds on any deposits made message headquarters
» Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure
Delivery Service they are empty
» Laundry, newspaper, groceries, or water » Leave all old keys and garage door openers needed
by new tenant or owner with Realtor
Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories
» Ask doctor and dentist for referrals At Your New Address
» Transfer any needed prescriptions » Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, and
» Obtain birth records, medical records, etc. water
» Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater,
School incinerator, and furnace
» Obtain school transcripts » Have appliances checked
» Ask mail carrier for mail they may be holding for your
Church, Clubs, Civic Organizations arrival
» Transfer memberships, get letters of introduction » Have new address recorded on driver’s license
» Visit city offices and register for voting
Pets » Register car within five days after arrival in state or
» Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, penalty may have to be paid when getting new license
etc. plates
» Obtain city inspection sticker and transfer motor club
Don’t Forget membership
» Empty freezer, plan use of foods » Apply for state driver’s license
» Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator and use charcoal » Register family in your new place of worship
to dispel odors » Register children in school
» Have appliances serviced for moving » Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, etc.
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