Things To Do Before Moving (Part 2 of 3)

2-3 Weeks Before the Move

- Pack like items together. Clothes go in one box. Kitchen things in another. Make sure to label each box on multiple sides to avoid confusion later on. You may also label them according to its new destination i.e. garage, kitchen, master bedroom.

- Contact or visit local post office to obtain Change of Address form. The form is also available online at www.usps.com.

- Make sure to inform the following people and businesses of your new address:

   1. Friends and family
   2. Banks
   3. Insurance companies
   4. Credit card companies
   5. Doctors, dentists and any other service providers
   6. Clubs or Associations
   7. Magazine and Newspaper subscriptions

- Contact all utility providers (electricity, telephone, gas, electric, cable TV, internet connection etc.) in your new and old of your moving date to make arrangements for connection and disconnection.

- Complete all banking arrangements in old and new location to transfer any funds to your new bank if necessary.

- If you are transferring to another state - Check requirements for new drivers license and auto registration in your destination state.