¨Send "change of address" cards to: friends and relatives, magazines, credit and gas cards, insurance company, lawyer, accountant, etc. Apply through the post office.
¨Make arrangements to transfer automobile and drivers' licences, medical/dental/school/pet records, eye prescriptions.
¨Settle all local tax bills.
¨Arrange for shipment of pets.
One to Two Weeks Before You Move
¨Notify utilities, telephone and cable companies at both the old and new addresses.
¨Set dates for disconnection and hookup.
¨Pick up loaned items, return borrowed items.
¨Pick up clothing items at dry-cleaners, tailor.
¨Close and transfer bank accounts and safety deposit boxes.
¨Check on items at repair shops.
¨Arrange a baby-sitter for moving day.
Two to Seven Days Before You Move
¨Arrange for inspection and servicing of cars.
¨Drain gas from lawn mowers, etc., and discard all flammables such as paint and gasoline.
¨Buy travellers cheques.
¨Finish packing, except those items needed for moving day.
¨Empty and defrost refrigerator and freezer.
One Day Before You Move
¨Prepare box lunches, ice and beverages for moving day.
¨Pack a personal suitcase containing items you need for moving day, as well as those items you'll need first thing in your new home.
