Buyer’s Move-in Checklist


Before you move

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Address Change Notification

  • Post office forwarding address

  • Subscriptions

  • Friends and relatives

  • Bank and other financial institutions

Insurance

  • Notify insurance companies of new coverage address: life, health, fire, and auto

Change Over Services

  • Gas, electric, water, phone, cable TV, garbage, internet, and newspaper

  • Gather records (for move to new city)

  • Ask doctor and dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions

  • Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

  • Obtain pet records and tags

Moving Company

  • Schedule moving company

  • Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them wrapped for moving

  • Check insurance coverage, labor cost for packing and unpacking, arrival date, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment

  • Plan for special care needs for children and pets on moving day


Moving day

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On Moving Day

  • Carry enough cash to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you establish bank accounts in new city

  • Carry jewelry and documents on your person — or use registered mail to deliver

  • Plan for transporting pets

  • Let a close friend or relative know the route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops; use them as message headquarters

  • Double check closets, drawers, and shelves for items left behind

  • Leave old keys for new owner (or tenant) with agent, landlord, or neighbor


After the move

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At New Address

  • Check if service is switched on for telephone, internet, cable, gas, electricity, water, and garbage

  • Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, and furnace

  • Check if appliances are working

  • Notify DMV of new address update

  • Visit city offices and re-register to vote

  • Register car within five days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to be paid when obtaining new license plates

  • Apply for a driver’s license in new state

  • Register children in school

  • Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.


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