MOVING CHECKLIST

Before You Leave: (Check off as you complete)

ADDRESS CHANGE:
____ Post Office: Give forwarding address
____ Charge Accounts, Credit Cards Subscriptions:
____ Notice requires several weeks.
____ Friends and Relatives.

BANK/S:
____ Cancel any automatic payment or direct deposit arrangements.
____ Transfer funds & arrange check-cashing in new city.
____ Arrange credit references

INSURANCE:
Notify company of new location for coverages:

Life___, Health___, Fire___, Earthquake___, and Auto___.

UTILITIES COMPANIES:

Gas___, Electricity___, Water___, Telephone___

Fuel___, Garbage___, Cable___

Get deposits refunded (if you don’t ask, you won’t always receive them)

DELIVER SERVICES: Laundry___, Newspaper___, Magazines___, Others___.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES/ RECORDS/ REFERRALS:

Ask Doctors and Dentists for:

Referrals___, Transfer needed prescriptions___, eyeglasses___,

X-rays___, Medical records____, etc.____.

PETS: Consult a veterinarian about moving your pet. Obtain all records. Ask about local regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags etc.

___	Empty freezer; plan use of refrigerated foods.
___	Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator (place charcoal inside to dispel odors whether moving it or leaving it.)
___	Have appliances serviced for moving.
___	Check with your moving ‘counselor’ about insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor charges, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.
___	Consider precious and fragile special packing and insurance coverages.
___	Plan for special care needs for pets.
___	Assemble in a separate box (last one loaded) all first day items including: soap___, toilet paper___, pencils___, paper___, toiletries___, bath towels___, utility knife___, screw drivers___, scissors___, trash bags ____, others_________________________________.
___	Find out about tax-deductible moving expenses so you can keep appropriate papers and receipts
___	Obtain all personal records from lawyers and accountants.
___	Assemble adequate packing materials.
___	Have car checked and serviced for trip.
___	Pack a day or two extra clothing in case of delay.

AND ON MOVING DAY:

___	Make a list of every item and box loaded onto the truck (color code with large dots and then color code room doors so movers make your unpacking job easier).
___	Carry jewelry and documents yourself or used registered mail to a neighbor.
___	Let a close friend know your route and schedule including overnight stops and use them as your message headquarters.
___	Double check closets, drawers, and shelves to sure they are empty (check those special hiding places for the extra keys etc.)
___	Turn off all appliances and lock all doors and windows.
___	Leave all old keys needed by new owner with neighbor or realtor.
___	Let the movers know where you can be reached.

AND AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:

___	Make a list of every item and box loaded onto the truck (color code with large dots and then color code room doors so movers make your unpacking job easier).
___	Check off all boxes and items as they come off the truck.
___	Install new locks.
___	Check on services: gas, electricity, water, telephone, garbage, cable.
___	Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace.
___	Ask mail carrier for mail he / she may be holding for you.
___	Apply for CA driver’s license (within 30 days); register to vote.
___	Register car within 5 days after arrival in state or penalty may be assessed when getting new tags. I’ll show you where to go to get tags and licenses.
___	Obtain inspection sticker (depends on age of car and system in place).
___	Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.