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 Moving
can be such a stressful undertaking that we often get distracted
and forget to do the little things like forward our mail or
change our driver's license address.
Here are some helpful reminder checklist of things you may want
to do.
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Household Reminders
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Packing and Moving
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Disconnect and settle accounts with utilities, cable and phone
services.
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Order utilities to be connected at new home.
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Cancel any pre-authorized bill payments.
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Have your mail forwarded to your new address.
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Stop or forward all home deliveries, newspapers and magazines.
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Start reviewing what is worth taking and what is not. Now is
the best time to clear out those closets and start anew.
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Make special arrangements for the moving of pets or plants.
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Prepare a list of all items you want to carry to your new home
(such as jewelry and other personal valuables).
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Pick up all personal items at local businesses (dry cleaning,
film, storage).
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Service all appliances for the trip.
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All gas appliances must be emptied. It is illegal for movers
to carry flammable liquids.
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Verify with your moving company the date, time of arrival and
method of payment.
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Take inventory of all items you are moving.
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Get some cash for travelling expenses.
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Service your car thoroughly.
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Let a close friend or family member know your travel route and
schedule.
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Friends and Community
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Records and Licenses
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Investigate how to transfer your children to their new school.
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Send change of address notices to friends, family, and work.
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Collect items you have lent to friends.
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Return everything you have borrowed.
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Obtain or transfer all medical and dental records.
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Fill all prescriptions before leaving.
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Change the address on your driver's license.
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Change all billing addresses for credit cards.
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Order checks with your new address.
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Change address or transfer banking accounts and safety deposit
boxes.
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Leave a record of any security system codes for the new
owners.
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Insurance and Legal Stuff
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