Send change of address to:
Post Office, Charge Accounts, and Credit Card Accounts, Friends & Relatives, and
Subscriptions.  Notice requires several weeks for magazines.

Notify:
  • 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.
  • Letters of Introduction to transfer memberships.
  • Pet requirements in new city.

And, don't forget to:
  • Empty freezer; plan use of foods.  
  • 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

And on moving day:
  • Carry currency, jewelry, documents yourself; or use registered mail.
  • Plan for transporting pets.  (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.
Laverne Toivonen, Realtor / Owner
RE/MAX First Coast of Georgia Realty
4491 Highway 40 E, Suite A
St. Marys, GA  31558
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Office:                912-576-9339
Cell:                   912-552-5131
Fax:                    912-576-9335
Toll Free:          800-576-6779
Home Office:    912-882-6403
E-Mail:  mrst@segeorgiahomes.com
Moving Checklist