CHECKLIST FOR MOVING

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