This list will help you as you plan to move from your current residence to your new residence. You can print this out and use it as a check list. NOTE: Keep track of your moving expenses. Some may be tax deductible!!!! These items are listed in the general order that you will do them. You should begin about 6 to 8 weeks before moving.
__ Find a moving company. Have them give you a written estimate.
__ Start discarding items that you will not be moving.
__ Inform your company of the address change for their mailings - especially your W2 form.
__ Request a transcript of your children's school records. Contact the new school.
__ Begin looking into churches or synagogues to transfer membership.
__ Start collecting cardboard boxes and other containers for moving. Begin packing out of season clothes and other items.
__ If you are going to be taking draperies and/or carpets, have them cleaned before you move and then pack them for protection.
Notify the following companies/agencies/people of your move. When applicable, contact new ones in the area you're moving to.
__ Electric company
__ Gas company
__ Water
__ Telephone - Keep your current phone in service through moving day. You may
need it that day.
__ Trash removal
__ Auto insurance
__ Other insurance (life, health)
__ Stock broker
__ Accountant
__ Lawyer
__ Banks
__ Credit card companies
__ Stores where you have charge accounts.
__ Doctors/Dentists - ask for referrals in the new area. Transfer records.
__ Motor vehicle department for your driver's license.
__ Governmental agencies like the Social Security Office (if you are receiv-
ing benefits), Veterans Administration, federal and state tax offices.
__ Newspapers, magazines, other publications you might be receiving.
__ Family, friends, business contacts - put together a letter to be sent to
these people.
__ Book or record clubs.
__ Cable T.V.
__ Post Office - leave a forwarding address.
When you get to your new home:
__ Check the telephone, gas, electricity, water.
__ Check the pilot lights in your stove, furnace, hot water heater.
__ Register to vote.
__ Register your car with a new state within 5 days to 2 weeks (states have different requirements).
__ Get a new driver's license-if the state requires.
__ Go through your check list above - make sure each item has been completed.