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One Month before Moving
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Fill out change of address order form for post office.
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Fill out an IRS change of address form.
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Make arrangements with moving company or reserve a rental truck.
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Make travel arrangements, if necessary, with airlines, buses, car rental agencies and hotels.
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Transfer memberships in churches, clubs and civic organizations.
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Obtain medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription
histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer
prescriptions.
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Set up a checking account in your new city.
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Make arrangements for transporting pets.
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- One To Two Weeks before Moving
- Switch utility services to new address. Inform electric, disposal,
water, newspaper, magazine subscription, telephone and cable companies
of your move.
- Arrange for help on moving day.
- Confirm travel reservations.
- Have appliances serviced for moving.
- Clean rugs and clothing and have them wrapped for moving.
- Close bank accounts and have your funds wired to your new bank.
Before closing, be sure there are no outstanding checks or automatic
payments that haven't been processed.
- Collect valuables from safe-deposit box. Make copies of any
important documents before mailing or hand carry them to your new
address.
- Check with your insurance agent to ensure you'll be covered through your homeowner's or renter's policy during the move.
- Defrost freezer and refrigerator. Place deodorizer inside to control odors.
- Give a close friend or relative your travel route and schedule so you may be reached if needed.
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- After Arriving At New Home
- Renew your driver's license, auto registration and tags.
Shop around for new insurance policies, especially auto coverage.
- Revise your will and other legal papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees.
- Locate the hospitals, police stations, veterinarian and fire stations near your home.
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