Dallas Relocation Moving Tips

Print out this guide to help you stay organized:

Give Address Change To:

• Post Office Charge Accounts
• Credit Cards Subscriptions: notice requires several weeks
• Friends and relatives

Bank

• Transfer funds
• Arrange check cashing in new city
• Arrange Credit references

Insurance

• Notify company of new location for coverages: Life, Health, Fire and Auto

Utility Companies

• Gas, electric, water, telephone, cable
• Obtain refunds on any deposits made

Medical, Dental, Prescriptions, Histories

• Ask Doctor & Dentist for referrals
• Transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays
• Obtain birth records, medical records, ect.

Misc.

• Don't Forget To Empty freezer
• Clean refrigerator and place charcoal to dispel odors
• Have appliances serviced for moving
• Clean rugs or clothes for moving
• Check with your mover about insurance coverage, packing & unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment
• Plan for car needs for the trip
• Plan for transporting pets
• On Moving Day Check closets and shelves to be sure they are empty Check attic
• Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving expenses until you make banking connections in the new city
• Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or use registered mail
• Leave old keys with Realtor

At Your New Address

• Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, & water
• Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace
• Have new address recorded on Drivers License
• Register car within 5 days after arrival
• Apply for Driver's license
• Register children for school
• Arrange for medical services