CHECKLIST FOR MOVING
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
ADDRESS CHANGE
Post Otice: Give Forwarding Address.
Gi charge Accounts, Credit Cards.
D sunscriptions: Notice requires several weeks.
Friends and Relatives.
BANK
Q Transter tunds, arrange check-cashing in new city.
QaArrange credit reterences,
INSURANCE
Q\Notity company of new location for coverages: Life,
Heath, Fire & Auto.
UTILITY COMPANIES
Q Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage.
Ger retunds on any deposits made.
DELIVERY SERVICE
Laundry, newspaper, changeover of services.
MEDICAL, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES
Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transter
needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain
bitn records, medical records, etc
PETS
Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations,
tags, etc
AND DON’T FORGET TO:
Empty freezer; plan use of foods.
D Detrost freezer and clean relrigerator. Place
charcoal to dispel odors.
Q Have appliances serviced for moving
D Remember arrangements for TV and anténna.
i Clean rugs or clothing betore moving; have them
moving-wrapped.
CaCheck with your Moving Counselor; insurance
coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day,
various shipping papers, method and time of
expected payment
Pian for special care needs of infants or pets.
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AND ON MOVING DAY
Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover
‘cost of moving services and expenses until you
make banking connections in new city,
O Carry jewelry and documents yoursel or use
registered mail
Pian for transporting of pets: they are poor
traveling companions it unhappy.
Carry travelers chacks for quick, available funds.
O.Let close friends or relatives know route ang
schedule you wil vel including overnight stops,
Use him or her as message headquarters.
QDoubie check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure
they are empty
OQ Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner
with Realtor or owner.
AND AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:
Cobian certtied check or cashiers check necessary
for closing Real Estate Transaction.
Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity
water, and garbage
Check pilot ight on stove, hot water heater. and
furnace.
Have appliances checked
Ask Mailman for mail he may be holding for your
artval
QHave new address recorded on driver's license
O Visit city offices and register for voting
Register car within five days after arrival in state 0°
a penalty may have to be paid when getting new
license plates.
Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club
membership
QAppiy or state driver's icense.
GQ Ragister tamiy in your new place of worship.
D Rogister children in school
Arrange for mecical services: Ooctor, Dentist
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Documents Needed:
Personal check to pay for appraisal and credit repor.
‘ame and addtess ofall employers forthe last 2 years with dates of employment
Human Resources ofice & phone number)
22 lorms for ast two years
Payeneck stubs covering the most recent 30 days (computer-generated).
Bank statements for the previous three months. Also include institution name, address, account number(s)
anc balance(s) forall accounts,
Most recent asset account statements; Le. IRA, 401K, Mutual Funds, stock, etc
Account number(s), balance(s) and monthly payment(s) for al outstanding creditors: i.e, credit cards,
at loans, student loans, signature loans, el.
Previous addresses forthe past 2 years.
Information That May Be Required:
| you are oworced, @ copy of complete divorce decree along with any amendments.
' you pay alimony or child support, a “rend of the court letter stating payment amount and showing the
account s current or 12 months cancelled checks if paying directly to recipient
It you ate sattemployed, empioyed in a family business, a tradesman, or your income is based on commissions:
‘ax returns for last two years complete with all schedules, and a year-lo-date profit and loss statement
yout present nome is for sale, of S010, copy of the listing, purchase agreement, or ciosing statement
t you nave been renting during the past year, list of names, addresses and phone numbers ofall landlords.
2 manins cancelled checks will expedite your loan process.)
| you nave had a morgage or land contract within tne past yee, provide the name, address and account
‘oer o lender. (12 months cancelled checks will expedite your loan process.)
{iqudating savings bonds or stocks for closing, provide proof af ownership: For bonds - photocopy of bonds
27 ist of senal numbers, denominations and dates of purchase. For stocks ~ photocopy of most recent stock
swinership statement or photocopy of stock certificates.
lf You Are Purchasing A Home:
ase agreement and all addendums ~ signed by the buyer and sell.
Prone numbers for the Realtors Involved
Propemy information listing sheet or computer print-out indicating lo size, taxes, square footage and year built
If You Are Applying For An FHA or VA Loan:
Seles aisclesure fr home you are buying,
Proto copy of Diver's lcense(s) and Socal Security cards)
|! both applicants work and have pre-school children, a child care expense statement.
If You Are Building A New Home:
Prone number and adoress of your licensed builder, blve print plans and specications (copy of contact f possible.)
description of lot.
cl Warranty deed subject property is owned tee and clear.
If You Are Refinancing:
Copy ot your current homeowners policy showing dwelling coverage, annual premium and renewal date.
Mongage survey
Summer ang winter propery tax amounts
Exact morgage balance and escrow balance lor curtent mortgage(s)
counousne
Owner’ tte insurance policy
cing & land contrac, copy ofthe land contract and address of land contract holder. LENDER