• Post Office: Give forwarding address
• Charge Accounts, Credit Cards
• Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks
• Relatives and Friends

Don't Forget:

• Bank: Transfer funds, arrange check cashing in new city
• Insurance: Notify new location for coverage - life, health, fire, auto
• Automobile Registration: Transfer of car title registration if necessary; also, driver's license, city windshield sticker, motor club membership
• Utility Companies: Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel: get refund of deposits; arrange for immediate service of new location.
• Route Deliveries: Change over of services for water, laundry, newspaper
• School Records: ask for copies or transfer children's records
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories: Ask doctor and dentist for referrals, transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays
• Church, Club, Civic Organizations: Transfer memberships, get letter of introduction
• Pets: Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations

Be Sure To:

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

On Moving Day:

• Carry currency, jewelry and documents yourself or use registered mail
• Plan for transporting pets
• Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel, including overnight stops;
• Double-check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty
• Leave all keys for new tenant or owner with agent or Realtor.