MOVING CHECKLIST 

The Difference between a Chaotic Move and successful one comes down to  planning

Send Change of Address Cards

  • Change your address with the USPS and arrange to forward your mail.
  • Credit Card Accounts
  • Magazine Subscriptions Friends
  • Relatives
  • Former Employers for Pensions

Disconnect Utilities/Give Final Bill Address

  • Water
  • Electric
  • Gas/Fuel
  • Phone/ Cable/ Internet Trash Removal
  • Lawn Care
  • Cancel Deliveries
  • Newspapers
  • Amazon
  • Other _______________________

Transfer Bank Accounts

  • Checking 
  • Savings
  • Safe Deposit Box

Transfer Memberships

  • Church
  • Civic Organizations 
  • Health Club 
  • Country Club

Obtain Medical Records

  • General Practitioner
  • Dentist
  • Optometrist
  • Other Doctors

Notify Insurance Companies

  • Health
  • Life
  • Auto
  • Home Owners

Obtain Necessary Documents

  • Birth Records for All Family Members 
  • Baptism Records for All Family Members 
  • Legal Records (Car Title, Marriage, Tax) 
  • Contact the local schools to transfer records
  • Change your address with the USPS and
  • arrange to forward your mail.

Miscellaneous

  • Veterans Notify Draft Board or VA Office 
  • Have Prescriptions Refilled
  • Have Car Tune-up for Trip
  • Leave Keys and Necessary Legal Papers with Your Realtor o Additional Items

New Home Safety Tips

  • Change your door locks 
  • Install an Alarm System

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