Relocation and Moving Checklist
Use our exclusive Relocation Worksheet© to simplify and organize your move!
©Copyright 2003-2015 Fran and Rowena. All rights reserved.
©Copyright 2003-2015 Fran and Rowena. All rights reserved.
- Change of Address:
We have put together a list of places you will want to remember to change your address!
Click here: Change of Address list
- Bank:
_____ set up account in new city to allow time for imprinted checks
_____ set up any automatic withdrawals at new account
_____ set up any automatic payments at new account
_____ empty safe deposit box - arrange safe deposit box at new location
_____ close/transfer accounts - checking, savings, CDs
_____ purchase travelers checks or have cash to cover moving and other expenses until arriving at your new location
- Insurance:
_____ notify of new address: life insurance, health insurance, automobile insurance, boat insurance, homeowner's (fire), renter's
- Utility Companies:
_____ notify gas, water, electric, telephone, cable, satellite dish, internet access, trash
_____ arrange for return of security deposit on file
_____ cellular telephone
_____ home security company
- Community Associations:
_____ notify of change of ownership
_____ return keys to community facilities/post box
_____ arrange for return of security deposit/unused portion of dues
- Service Providers:
_____ newspaper(s)
_____ gardener
_____ hair stylist
_____ pest control
_____ bottled water
_____ pool service
_____ other services (laundry, dry cleaners, etc.)
- Pets:
_____ arrange for transfer of medical history file to new vet
_____ find out about necessary licenses, vaccinations, etc. at new location
_____ arrange for transport to new location
- Moving Cards:
_____ have printed with new address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, etc.
- Medical and Dental files, including optician, optometrist, orthodontist and prescriptions:
_____ get referral to new service providers
_____ arrange for transfer of files/history/x-rays/prescriptions
- Memberships:
_____ cancel/transfer membership to gym/health club, etc.
_____ cancel/transfer motor club membership
_____ arrange for return of any deposit on file or unused portion of membership
_____ other club(s)
- School records:
_____ arrange for children's school records to be transferred
_____ If applicable, find out the procedure for ordering high school transcripts to be sent directly to colleges so you are prepared to do so when child applies to college
- Telephone book:
_____ pack current local telephone book(s) for easy access to phone numbers/addresses in the event they are needed
- Keys:
_____ collect all keys to current residence
_____ return keys to neighbors/friends that you might have
- Remove anything from secret hiding places (attic, basement, etc) or in a safe
- Return library books, video rentals, etc.
- Clean out lockers at school, gym
- Leave your forwarding address with the new owner/tenant and offer to pay postage to forward mail.
- Leave for new owner/occupant: architectural/landscape plans; instruction manuals