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GIVE ADDRESS CHANGE TO
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Post Office
Charge Accounts, Credit Cards
Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks.
Friends and Relatives
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BANK
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Transfer funds; arrange check cashing in new
city.
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INSURANCE
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Notify company of new location for
coverage’s; Life, Health, Fire and Automobile
insurance.
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UTILITY COMPANIES
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Gas, Light, Water, Telephone, Fuel
Get refunds on any deposits made.
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MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION
HISTORIES
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Transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses,
X-rays.
As k Doctor and dentist for referrals.
Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.
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DON’T FORGET TO
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Empty freezer
Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place
charcoal to dispel odors.
Have appliances serviced for moving.
rugs or clothing before moving (have
them wrapped for moving).
Check with your Moving Counselor:
Insurance coverage, packing and unpacking
labor, arrival day, various shipping papers,
method and time of expected payment.
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ON MOVING DAY
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Carry enough cash or traveler’s checks to
cover cost of moving services and expenses
until you make banking connections in the
new city.
Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or use
registered mail.
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AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS
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Plan for transporting pets; they are poor
traveling companions if unhappy.
Double check closets, drawers and shelves to
be sure they are empty.
Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or
owner with Realtor™ or neighbor.
Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity
and water.
Check pilot light on stove, water heater,
incinerator and furnace.
Have new address recorded on driver’s
license/apply for state driver’s license.
Register car within five days after arrival in
state or a penalty may have to pay when
getting new license plates.
Register children in school.
Arrange for medical services: Doctor,
Dentist, etc.
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