Before You Leave

Give Forwarding Address

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Post Office

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Credit Cards

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Subscriptions (Newspapers, Magazines, Movie Delivery service, etc.)

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Bank

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Employer/Industry Contacts

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Friends and Relatives

Bank

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Transfer Funds

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Arrange credit references

Insurance

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Notify of new location for coverage: Life, Auto, Health, Fire & Auto

Automobile

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DMV

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AAA

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FasTrak

Contact Utility Companies to cancel service

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Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage

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Get refunds on any deposits made

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

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Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals

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Transfer needed prescriptions: eyeglasses, etc.

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Obtain records: medical, birth, etc.

Pets

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Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

Appointments

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Moving company

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Phone company (DSL can take 12-14 days after activating land line)

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Make appointment for cable

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Make appointment for window coverings

And Don't Forget To

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Empty freezer; plan use of foods

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Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal inside to dispel odors.

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Have appliances serviced for moving

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Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped

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Plan for special care needs of infants and/or pets

On Moving Day

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Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in your new city

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Carry jewelry and documents yourself; or use registered mail

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Plan for transporting pets

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Provide a friend or relative with your itinerary; use as message headquarters

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Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty

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Leave all old keys needed by new owner with Realtor® or neighbor

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Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage

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Check pilot light on all relevant equiptment, such as stove, hot water heater and furnace

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Ask Mail Carrier for mail being held for you, if any

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Apply for state driver's license

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Have new address recorded on driver's license

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Visit city offices and update voting information

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Register car in a timely manner to avoid any penalties

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Register children in school

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Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.