
|  |

Moving Tips
Moving tips and moving tips checklists. Tips for moving with ease.
- Before you move, complete address change forms for post office, IRS, etc.
- Close current bank account (s), making sure there are no outstanding
items and wire balance to your new bank.
- Notify water, electric,
newspaper, telephone, and cable companies that you are moving.
- Keep
important documents with you and make duplicates. If moving out of an apartment,
reserve the elevator.
- Find doctors, fire and police stations close
to your new home. Get all medical records from your doctors and ask for referrals.
- Have your driver's license, auto registration, and tags renewed
after moving and look for auto insurance policies.
- Make sure your
belongings are insured and record details such as serial numbers on electronics
(or take photos) before packing.
- Research laws in your new surroundings
regarding business and getting a license.
- Keep packing supplies
nearby:
tape measure, tape and scissors, boxes, bubble wrap, newspaper, marking
pen. - Revise your will and other legal documents to avoid fees.
- If you belong to churches, clubs, or organizations, move your membership
to your new city.
- Make sure each box you have does not exceed 50
pounds.
- Get your pet's health certificate from the vet if it
will be going by plane.
- Rugs and clothing should be cleaned and
wrapped before moving.
- Guard valuable items from your safe-deposit
box and take traveler's checks with you in case you need funds quickly.
- Unpack plants ASAP. Vases and other fragile items can be wrapped in towels
or blankets to conserve space.
- Write which room each box goes in
and whether it's fragile and needs to be unloaded first.
- Examine
all drawers, cabinets, closets, etc. to make sure they're empty before you
leave.
|
| |