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MOVING Checklist
Whether moving across the street or across
the country, the Moving Checklist is a handy
reminder of things to do and people to inform PETS
regarding your new location. ☐ Ask about regulations for licenses,
vaccinations, tags, etc.
ADDRESS CHANGE
☐ Give forwarding address to post office 2 to 3 SCHOOLS
weeks before moving ☐ Get school transcripts (some districts require
☐ Change charge accounts, credit cards that they be sent directly from the prior school)
☐ Subscriptions: Notice requires 6 to 8 weeks
☐ Friends and relatives UTILITY COMPANIES
BANK ☐ Notify gas, electric, water, telephone, fuel,
and garbage companies
☐ Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing ☐ Get refunds on any deposits made
in new city ☐ Return cable boxes
☐ Arrange credit references
DON’T FORGET TO:
INSURANCE
☐ Carry enough cash to cover cost of moving
☐ Notify company of new location for services and expenses until you make banking
coverages: life, health, fire and auto connections in new city
☐ Make sure homeowner’s coverage for your ☐ Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or use
new house is in place registered mail
MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES ☐ Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be
sure they are empty
☐ Ask doctor and dentist for referrals, ☐ Leave old keys, garage door openers, broiler
transfer needed for prescriptions, pans, house plans and instruction manuals
eyeglasses, x-rays needed by new owner with real estate agent
☐ Obtain birth records, medical records, etc. ☐ Have new address recorded on driver’s license
☐ Arrange for medical services: doctor, and car registration
dental, veterinarian, etc. ☐ Visit city offices and register to vote
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