Moving Checklist

AT YOUR PRESENT ADDRESS

• Post Office: Give forwarding address.
• Charge Accounts, Credit Cards.
• Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks.
• Friends and Relatives.

BANK

• Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city.
• Obtain cashiers check necessary for closing real estate transaction. Be sure to ask your bank if this check is drawn on a California Institution.
• Arrange credit references.

INSURANCE

• Notify company of new location for coverages; Life, Health, Fire & Auto.

UTILITY COMPANIES

• Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel.
• Get refunds on any deposits made.

DELIVERY SERVICE

• Laundry, newspaper, milk, changeover of services.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES

• Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescription, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

CHURCH, CLUB, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

• Transfer memberships; get letters of introduction.

PETS

• Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

AND DON'T FORGET TO:

• Empty freezer; plan use of foods.
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel orders.
  
• Have appliances serviced for moving.
• Remember arrangements for TV and antenna.
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped.
• Check with your Moving Counselor; insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.
• Plan for special care needs of infants.

AND ON MOVING DAY:

• Carry enough cash or traveler's 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 pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
• Carry traveler's checks for quick available funds.
• Let close friend or relative know route and schedule you will travel, including overnight stops; use him as 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 neighbor.

AND AT YOUR FUTURE ADDRESS:

• Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, and water.
• Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, incinerator, 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 city inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.
• Register family in your new place of worship.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for medical services; Doctor, Dentist, etc.