PREVIOUS RESIDENCE
- Leave keys, garage door openers, gate remotes, instructions manuals for new owner
- Travel funds (cash & checks)
- Defrost Refrigerator
- Prepare pet transportation
- Personally transport valuables, jewelry & important documents
- Address change: 2 to 3 weeks prior to moving
- Bank accounts
- Forward address at post office
- Credit cards
- Magazines/Publications (6 to 8 weeks prior to moving)
- Cancel utilities – check for refunds:
- Electric/gas
- Telephone
- Water
- Garbage Removal
- Cable
- Misc. – bottled water, propane, newspapers, etc.
- Documents to obtain:
- Schools transcripts (some districts require that they be send directly from prior school)
- Medical records
- Dental records
- Veterinary records
- Insurance company (notify company of new locations for coverage: life, health, fire & auto)
- Make sure home owners coverage for your new home is in place!
NEW RESIDENCE
- Address change: Ask post office to hold mail for your arrival
- Activate utilities:
- Electric/gas
- Telephone
- Water
- Garbage Removal
- Cable
- Misc. – bottled water, propane, newspapers, etc.
- Schools, Licenses & Services:
- Register children in school
- Register to vote
- Register your car & get new license plates
- Driver’s license (apply or new address)
- Obtain new medical services:
- New doctor
- New dentist
- New vet
