Moving Hints

Moving Hints

Getting Ready for the Big Day

Prior to leaving:

ADDRESS CHANGE

• Post office

• Charge account, credit cards

• Subscriptions

• Relatives and friends

INSURANCE

• Notify your company of new location: life, auto, health, fire

BANK

• Arrange for check cashing in new city; transfer accounts

UTILITY COMPANIES

• Obtain any refunds or deposits

• Arrange for disconnections of gas, water, electric, telephone, etc.

• Arrange for utility services at your new home

MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES

• Ask for referrals, transfer prescriptions, eyeglasses, X -rays, etc.

• Obtain medical records from health care professionals

CHURCH, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

• Transfer memberships, get introductory letters

SCHOOLS

• Arrange for copies of school records

PETS

• Get information on tags, licenses, etc.

• Obtain pet medical records

Things to Remember:

• Clean out freezer; plan food use

• Defrost freezer; use charcoal to absorb odor

• Service appliances for moving

• Make arrangements for cable service

• Clean clothing and rugs; have them moving wrapped

• Plan with your moving counselor-insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, shipping papers, time and method of expected payment

• Plan for special care of children

Moving Day:

• Clearly mark boxes you will need immediately

• Carry ample cash or traveler's checks to cover expenses until a new account is set up

• Transport jewelry, documents and other valuables yourself or use registered mail Plan for your pets' travel and arrival to new area

• Alert close friend or relative of the route and schedule you will travel for emergency reasons

• Re-check closet, drawers, attic, dishwasher, etc. to make sure they are empty

• Leave old keys for new owners

At Your New Home:

• Get certified check or cashier's check for closing

• Check on service of telephone, electric, cable, water etc.

• Have new address recorded on drivers license

• Register car within five days to avoid penalties Apply for Ohio drivers license

• Register children in school

• Arrange for medical services