Moving Checklist

• Post office - give forwarding address.
• Creditors - credit card companies, local charge accounts.
• Magazine Publication Houses - address change for subscriptions requires several weeks.
• Friends and relatives.

• Utility Companies - Get refund of deposits.
• Route Men - Paper, laundry, etc.  Stop services on given date.
• Doctor, Dentists - ask for referrals; transfer x-rays, prescriptions for medication, vision correction,
• Bank - transfer funds; arrange for check cashing and credit approval in new city.
• Auto Registration Department - arrange for transfer, if necessary, of car title, driver’s license, inspection stickers.  Also transfer motor club memberships.
• Insurance companies - life, health, fire, auto.  Supply with new address information to assure uninterrupted coverage.
• Church, clubs, civic organizations - transfer memberships, get letter of introduction.
• Veterinarian - ask about regulations; licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

• Consult with your moving counselor to check insurance coverage, vacancy clause, packing and unpacking assistance, arrival day, necessary shipping papers, payment arrangements.
• Empty freezer; plan use of foods.  Defrost refrigerator.  Dispel odors with charcoal.
• Have appliances serviced for moving.
• Arrange to clean clothing, rugs.  Have them wrapped for moving.
• Plan for special care for infants.
• Plan for transporting pets.

On Moving Day:

• Carry cash, jewelry, documents, or use registered mail.
• Carry traveler’s checks for quick available funds.
• Notify friends or relatives of the route you’re taking and your travel schedule, including overnight stops.
• Double check closets, drawers, shelves to ensure they are empty.
• Leave any information pertinent to sale of your home with new owner and Paulsen & Associates