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CHECKLIST FOR MOVING

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

  • Post Office: Give Forwarding address.
  • Charge Accounts, Credit Cards.
  • Subscriptions: Notice Requires several weeks.
  • Alert Friends, Relatives, School, & Church

BANK

  • Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city.
  • Arrange credit references.

INSURANCE

  • Notify company of new location for coverages: Life, Health, Fire & Auto
  • Make arrangements for coverage en-route

UTILITIES

  • Cancel or transfer services – have meters read.
  • Get refunds on any deposits made.
  • Register in new location & mail deposits
  • Give specific instructions & dates for services.

MEDICAL, & DENTAL HISTORIES

  • Ask doctor and dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, dental records, etc.

AND DON’T FORGET TO:

  • Empty freezer; plan use of food.
  • Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors.
  • Have appliances serviced for moving.
  • Remember arrangements for TV and antenna.
  • Clean rugs or clothing before moving.
  • Plan for special care needs of infants.
  • Make arrangements for transportation of important plants.
  • Check on personal items that might be at the photo shop, bank safe, deposit box, a neighbor’s house, on lay-away, or in the repair shop (i.e. shoe repair, jewelry store, appliance store, etc.)
  • Save the phone book from your former city residence for tying up those loose ends or for future correspondence
  • Get the car tuned up for the trip
  • Pack items needed immediately separately and keep them on hand incase you arrive ahead of the movers
  • Appraise valuable items such as art, antiques, jewelry, etc.
  • Have your will updated

AND ON MOVING DAY:

  • Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in new city.
  • Carry jewelry and documents yourself; or use registered mail.
  • Plan for transporting of pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
  • Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds.
  • Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops; use him or her as a message headquarters.
  • Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty.
  • Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or owner.

AND AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:

  • Obtain certified check or cashiers check necessary for closing the real estate transaction.
  • Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage.
  • Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, and furnace.
  • Have appliances checked.
  • Ask mailman for mail he may be holding for your arrival.
  • Have new address recorded on driver’s license.
  • Visit city offices and register for voting.
  • Register car within five days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates.
  • Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.
  • Apply for state driver’s license.
  • Register family in your new place of worship.
  • Register children in school.
  • Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.
  • Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

 

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210A Harbor Blvd., Destin, Florida 32541

(850) 837-2211

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