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Before
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On Moving
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Address Change |
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Post Office: leave forwarding
address |
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Carry enough cash or
travelers checks to cover cost of moving and expenses until new
bank accounts are opened |
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Charge accounts; credit
cards |
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Carry jewelry and important
documents yourself, or use registered mail |
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Subscriptions: allow
several weeks |
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Let close friend or
relative know your route and travel schedule |
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Friends and relatives
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Double check closets,
cabinets, shelves to be sure they are empty |
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Financial Arrangements |
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Make arrangements to
transfer keys to the new owner |
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Arrange new bank accounts;
transfer funds |
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At
Your New Address |
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Arrange for credit references |
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Check for telephone,
electric, water and gas service |
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Notify insurance company
of new location |
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Check pilot light on
stove, furnace, hot water heater |
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Services |
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Have appliances checked |
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Notify utility companies |
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Contact post office
for mail held for you |
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Cancel newspapers, other
deliveries |
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Apply for new driver's
license if necessary or change address on old license |
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Contact cable television
company |
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Re_register to vote |
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Medical and Dental Service |
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Establish new medical
and dental services |
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Ask doctor and dentist
for referrals |
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Check with bank to ensure
transfer of funds |
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Transfer prescriptions,
including glasses |
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Register children in
new school |
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Obtain medical records;
birth certificates |
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Register with new civic,
religious or social organizations |
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Miscellaneous |
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Transfer memberships
in religious, civic or social organizations |
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Ask about licensing,
vaccinations for pets |
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Have rugs,
clothing cleaned, wrapped |
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Defrost freezer; clean
refrigerator |
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Have appliances serviced
for moving |
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Check with movers about
insurance, fees for packing, shipping papers, arrival plans, payment
details |
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Plan for special needs
of infants |
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Plan for transporting
pets |
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