Tour your
house and decide which items should be discarded or donated to charity.
Consider a garage sale.
Call
physicians and dentists. They may recommend a colleague near your new
home.
Get copies of
renewable prescriptions.
Arrange
transfer of school records.
Check
homeowner's insurance policies to see if moving is covered.
Be sure your
new home is protected by transferring fire, theft and other
personal-property insurance.
Transfer
personal insurance records.
Three Weeks Before the Move...
Plan to use up
most food items before the move.
Check and
clear tax assessments.
Arrange to
have major appliances serviced before you move them.
Movers can't
take aerosols, flammables, corrosives or ammunition. It's best to use them
up or give them away before you move. Propane tanks must be emptied as
well as lawnmower fuel tanks.
Two Weeks Before the Move...
Make your
travel reservations for the trip.
Notify the
Post Office and get change of address forms. Notify magazines to which you
subscribe. Note: You must fill out a change-of-address form for each
person receiving mail at your address.
Close or
transfer all charge accounts.
Return library
books and other things you've borrowed.
Collect things
you've loaned, and items in layaway, cold storage, etc.
Arrange to
discontinue utilities and delivery services.
Protect your
shipment from damage by disposing of cleaning fluids, acids, caustic drain
cleaners, etc.
One Week Before the Move...
Transfer bank
accounts.
Reconfirm
travel reservations.
Arrange for
cable TV disconnection.
Arrange
connection of utilities in new home.
Arrange to
have cash, certified check or money order ready to pay driver before goods
are unloaded.
Set aside
maps, games, snacks, flashlight, and other items you'll take in your car.
Gather
medicines and important papers for the car trip.
Your local
phone company business office can help you with phone service for your new
home, as well as disconnecting service at your present home.
Drain water
from all garden hoses.
Start packing
suitcases.
Drain gasoline
from lawn mower.
Anything ARPIN MOVING is packing should be left in place. It's easier and safer for
example, to pack glassware right from the cabinet it's kept in.
The Day Before the Move...
Put cleaning
supplies, toiletries and a coffee pot in special box to be loaded last and
unloaded first.
Finish packing
all suitcases.
Defrost, clean
and dry refrigerator.
The Day of the move...
Be on hand all
day to answer questions.
Accompany driver during inventory, sign bill of
lading, and confirm your new address and delivery date.
Advise
driver of your en-route accommodations and telephone number, if known.
Make final
check of every room and storage area. Make sure windows and doors are
locked, keys are transferred and lights are out.
Address Change Specifics
Post Office: Give forwarding
address
Charge Accounts, Credit Cards
Subscriptions: Notice required
several weeks ahead
Friends and Relatives
Utility Companies and More
Gas
Light
Water
Telephone
Fuel
Garbage
Cable TV or Satellite Company
Newspaper
Lawn Services
Veterinarian
Note: Get refunds on any deposits made
And Don't Forget To:
Carry enough cash or travelers
checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make
banking connections in your new city
Carry jewelry and documents
yourself, or use registered mail
Plan for transporting pets; they
are poor traveling companions, if unhappy
Let a close friend or relative
know the route and schedule you will travel, including overnight stops;
use him or her as message headquarters
Double check closets, drawers, and
shelves to be sure they are empty
Leave all old keys needed by new
tenant or owner with realtor or neighbor
And At Your New Address:
Obtain certified check or cashiers
check necessary for closing real estate transaction
Check on service of telephone,
gas, electricity, water and garbage
Check pilot light on stove, hot
water heater and furnace
Have appliances checked
Ask mail carrier for mail he or
she may be holding for your arrival
Have new address recorded on
driver's license
Visit city offices and register
for voting
Register car
Apply for state driver's license
Register children in school
Arrange for medical services:
doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.
