Here are a number of things to consider as you are planning your move (this does NOT include everything but you help you on your way). You should also talk with your REALTOR, and your moving company, if used, will also have some helpful suggestions.

• Bank: Transfer funds, arrange check cashing in new city.
• Insurance: Notify new location for coverage (life, health, fire, auto, homeowner's.)
• Automobile: Transfer car title, car registration, car tags, driver's license, state windshield sticker, and motor club membership.
• Utilities: Gas, light, cable TV, water, telephone get refund of any deposits made. Arrange for immediate service in new town. Arrange final reading and change of name for billing.
• Delivery People: Cancel laundry, newspaper and milk.
• School: Ask for copies or transfer of children's records.

Ask For:

• Medical records of family and pets.
• Drug and Eye Contact or Glasses Prescriptions to be transferred.
• Doctor and Pharmacist recommendations
• Dentist recommendations.
• Letters of Introduction to transfer memberships.
• Pet requirements in new city.

Don't forget to:

• Empty freezer; plan use of foods before you leave.
• Defrost freezer-refrigerator. (Place charcoal to dispel odors.)
• Have appliances serviced for moving.
• Clean rugs or clothing, before moving; have them "moving-wrapped."
• Check with your moving counselor: insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.
• Plan for special care needs of infants.
• Plan garage sale if needed OR
• Donate unwanted items to Salvation Army or other charity so you don’t have to pay to move it

On moving day:

• Carry currency, jewelry, extra car keys, and important documents yourself; or use registered mail.
• Plan for transporting pets and consider the supplies you need to take for the trip (they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.) Make sure you can be found if they become lost .
• Carry traveler's checks for quick available funds.
• Tell close friends or relatives your route and schedule (including overnight stops). Use them as "message headquarters."
• Double check closets, drawers, and shelves (to be sure they are empty).
• Arrange to leave keys with new tenant, owner or agent.
• BE SURE to pack a box for each family member of important items needed upon arrival at the new home – clothing, toiletries, medicines, anything a family member may want or need right away. There is nothing worse than trying to hunt through dozens of boxes to find the things you need
• Pack a box of household items – cleaning supplies, tissues, toilet paper, paper towels, coffer maker, coffee and supplies, any other important items you think you may need right away when you arrive.