| The following checklist will help you prepare for the big day. |
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| Arrange for a Mover or Moving Truck (call early!!) |
- Check the Yellow Pages
- Ask for referrals from friends
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| Get Moving Supplies |
Cartons, tape, scissors, labels, markers
Packing material, newspaper, tissue, bubble wrap |
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| Change Your Address |
Complete a change of address card from the post office so they’ll know where to forward your mail. You’ll also want to notify other people directly.
- Business associates (employer, insurance agent, bank, credit card companies)
- Professional contacts (attorney, accountant, doctor, dentist)
- Magazines and publications (send a copy of your mailing label)
- Other contacts (clubs and associations)
- Friends and relatives
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| Settle Financial Matters |
- Close local charge accounts
- Transfer bank accounts
- Empty safe deposit box
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| Cancel Services and Establish at New Location |
- Newspapers
- Home Security
- Garbage Collection
- Cable TV
- Lawn Service or Snow Removal
- Cleaning Service
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| Cancel Utilities and Establish at New Location |
- Telephone
- Electrical
- Gas / Fuel Oil
- Water / Sewer
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| Contact Schools and Daycare |
- Notify of move
- Get children’s records or transcripts
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| Tie Up Loose Ends |
- Return borrowed items, including library books
- Pick up dry-cleaning, laundry, items in for repair
- Obtain medical and dental records and charts
- Get copies of prescriptions
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