​Home Buyers & Sellers Moving Checklist

Moving anytime soon? Don’t forget to do the following things before you go!

Send Change of Address to:

• Post Office: Give forwarding address
• Charge accounts and credit cards
• Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks
• Relatives and friends

Don’t Forget Bank:

• Transfer funds, arrange check cashing in new city, if applicable
• Insurance: Notify new location for auto coverage, life, health, and fire
• Automobile Registration: Transfer car title registration if necessary, also driver’s license, city windshield sticker, motor club membership
• Utility Companies: Gas, light, water, telephone, perhaps fuel; get refund of deposits; arrange for immediate service in new location
• Route Deliveries: Laundry, newspaper, milk, diapers
• School Records: Ask for copies or transfer of children’s records

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories:

• Ask doctor and dentist for referrals, transfer prescriptions and x-rays
• Church, Club, Civic Organizations: Transfer memberships, get letter of introduction
• Pets: Ask about regulations for licenses, and vaccinations

Prior to Moving Day be Sure to:

• Plan for special care needs of infants and children
• Plan for transporting pets
• Empty freezer and plan use of foods
• Defrost freezer/refrigerator. Place charcoal or baking soda inside to dispel odors
• Have appliances serviced for moving
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them wrapped for moving
• Arrange for mover: Check insurance coverage, packing and unpacking, labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment

And on Moving Day:

• Carry currency, jewelry, and documents yourself or use registered mail
• Carry traveler’s checks for quick, available funds
• Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel, including overnight stops; use them as a message headquarters
• Double-check closets, drawers shelves to be sure they are empty
• Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with agent or REALTOR®