Buyers and Sellers Moving Checklist
Moving Checklist
This comprehensive list of reminders will be valuable in the moving days ahead.
Previous Residence
PREPARING FOR THE MOVE:
- Leave keys & garage openers
- Travel funds (cash & checks)
- Prepare pet transportation
- Personally transport valuables & jewelry
ADDRESS CHANGES:
- Bank accounts
- Forwarding address at post office
- Credit cards
- Insurance
- Magazine/Publications
CANCEL UTILITIES: CHECK FOR REFUNDS:
- Electric/Gas
- Telephone
- Water
- Garbage removal
- Cable
DOCUMENTS TO OBTAIN:
- School transcripts
- Medical records
- Dental records
- Veterinary records
New Residence
ADDRESS CHANGE:
- Ask post office to hold mail for your arrive
ACTIVATE UTILITIES:
- Electric/gas
- Telephone
- Water
- Garbage removal
- Cable
- Misc.-bottled water, propane, etc.
SCHOOLS, LICENSES & SERVICES:
- Childs transcripts
- Driver’s License
- Alarm Monitoring
OBTAIN NEW MEDICAL SERVICES:
- New Doctor
- New Dentist
- New Vet
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