Before You Move:

Address Change

Complete address change form at Post Office
Provide friends and relatives with new address and phone numbers

Bank

Transfer funds and arranges check cashing in new city.

Insurance

Notify company of new location for coverage (Life, Health, Fire, & Auto)

Delivery Service

Stop newspaper delivery and any other home delivery services you may have.

Utility Companies

Arrange for refunds on any deposits made on old address and request credit reference letter from utility company(s) to avoid large deposits in new location.
Arrange for utility service at new address
(Gas, Electricity, Water, Telephone, Garbage, & Recycling)

Medical

Ask your physician(s) and dentist(s) for referrals
Obtain copies of medical and dental records.
Transfer prescriptions

Pets

Inquire about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.
Make arrangements for transporting pets.

On Moving Day

Bring travelers checks for quick available funds.
Bring enough cash to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in new city.
Transport jewelry and important documents yourself
Double check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty
Leave all old keys needed by new owner or tenant with Realtor or landlord

At Your New Address

Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water, garbage and recycling
Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, and furnace
Have fireplace inspected
Apply for state driver’s license, if necessary or have address recorded on current driver’s license. In Greenville, you may also register to vote while obtaining you new driver’s license.
Register car within five days of arrival in a new state to avoid penalty
Obtain auto inspection sticker
Register children in school
Arrange for medical and dental services