• Give forwarding address to Post Office four to six weeks before moving
• Charge accounts, credit cards
• Subscriptions: Notice required six to eight weeks.
• Friends and relatives.

Bank

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

Insurance

• Notify company of new location for coverages: life, health, fire and auto.

Utility Companies

• Gas, light, water, fuel, garbage.
• Get refunds on any deposits made.
• Return cable boxes if necessary.

Services

• Laundry, newspaper, lawn care, snow removal, changeover of service.

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

• Ask doctor, dentist, optomitrist, chiropractor etc. for referrals
• Transfer needed for prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.
• Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

Pets

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

Don't forget to:

• Empty freezer, plan use of foods.
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors.
• Have appliances serviced for moving.
• Clean rugs and/or clothing before moving; have them wrapped.
• Check with your moving counselor/company -- insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.
• Plan for special care needs of infant or pets.
• Check with Agriculture Department of new area to see if they have restrictions on plants.

On moving day:

• Carry enough cash or traveler's checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you establish new banking services.
• Carry jewelry and important documents yourself or used registered mail.
• Plan for transporting of pets.
• Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule, including any overnight stops. Use them as message headquarters.
• Final check of old residents: double-check closets, drawers and shelves to make sure they are empty.
• Leave old keys, garage door openers, broiler pans, landscape/house plans and instruction manuals needed by new owner with the Realtor.

At your new address:

• Obtain certified checks or cashier's checks necessary for closing real estate transaction (check title company for details).
• Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage.
• Check pilot light for stove, 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 penalty may have to be paid when getting a new license plate.
• 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.
• Visit the Chamber of Commerce to see how you can get involved in the community.
• Check with your CPA or accountant for tax deductible moving expenses.