Prior to Leaving

Address

• Give forwarding address to Post Office
• Change address on subscriptions, credit cards, bank statements

Insurance

• Notify your company of new location

Bank

• Arrange for cheque cashing in the new city
• Transfer accounts

Utilities

• Get any refunds of deposits
• Arrange for disconnections; gas, water, telephone, etc.

Medical/Dental/Prescriptions

• Ask for referrals, transfer prescriptions
• Obtain medical records from your health care professionals

Schools

• Arrange for copies of school records

Pets

• Get information on tags, licences, health records from the veterinarian

Moving Day

• Clearly mark boxes you will need immediately
• Carry enough cash to cover expenses until a new account is set up
• Transport jewellery, documents and other valuables yourself
• Plan for pets travel and arrival to the new area
• Alert close friends/relative of the route and schedule you will travel, for emergency reasons
• Re-check closets, drawers, etc. to make sure they are all empty
• Leave old keys on the counter for new owners

Things to Remember

• Clean out freezer and plan food-use
• Defrost freezer, use charcoal to absorb odours
• Service appliances for moving
• Make arrangements for TV
• Clean clothing and rugs; have them moving-wrapped
• Plan with your moving provider
• Plan for special care of children on Moving Day

At Your New Home

• Get certified cheque for Closing
• Check on service of telephone, furnace, etc.
• Get appliances checked (if applicable)
• Change address on Driver’s Licence
• Arrange for medical services