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Check List for Moving
WHAT TO DO FIRST
 Make reservations with a moving company or truck rental company.
Hold a garage sale - sort through your "treasures" hidden in the garage,closets,etc.
Make any necessary repairs;arrange for any necessary cleaning services.
PREPARATION
Get a change of address kit from the post office.
Open necessary bank accounts at your new location and transfer funds.
Make arrangements to transfer your insurance coverage,auto,fire,health and life.
Obtain copies of medical records from your doctor and dentist;transfer prescriptions.
Contact Vital Records and get copies of birth certificates,marriage certificates,etc.
Contact the utility companies,gas,electric,water,cable,trash,disposal and advise them
of your moving date to arrange cancellation of service.
Cancel or transfer your newspaper subscriptions.
THE CHILDREN
Contact your pediatrician for all your children ’s medical records including immunization records.
Obtain copies of your children ’s school records.
Let them have some special time with their friends,this will help them adjust better.
PETS
Make necessary arrangements for moving your pets;obtain medical records from your veterinarian.
Find out about licensing requirements for your new location.
JUST BEFORE YOU MOVE
Defrost and empty the freezer and refrigerator.Store food in cooler or give to family and neighbors,
if necessary.
Arrange to have cash or traveler ’s checks until you can open a bank account at your new
location; store jewelry and other valuables in a safe place to take with you.
Pack an overnight bag with your personal items and clothing.
Take care of those last few loads of laundry and any dry cleaning necessary.
Pack your "first day" box and include towels,personal items,dish soap,cleaning supplies,
utility knife,paper products,coffee,and all those "can ’t live without" items.
THE MOVING DAY
Do your final walkthrough;double check closet doors,drawers,and shelves.Inspect the
basement,attic,and garage for anything you may have forgotten to pack.
Turn off the water;lock all doors and windows.
Leave the keys with a neighbor or real estate agent.
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