Moving Tips & Checklist

• Dayton, Ohio 
• Northeast, Ohio
• Phoenix, Arizona

• Get estimates from several moving or truck rental companies.
• Inquire about the amount of insurance coverage the moving company provides.
• Plan your travel itinerary and make lodging reservations in advance.
• Obtain records from doctors and dentists (including dental x-rays, eyeglass prescriptions and vaccinations).
• Request children’s school records and pet records.
• Pay existing bills and close out local charge accounts.
• Transfer insurance policies or arrange new ones.
• Ask for professional referrals (doctor, insurance,accountant).
• Decide what will be moved, sold, given away.
• Have a garage sale.
• Cancel newspaper and utilities services.
• Give change of address notice to post office, charge accounts, magazine subscriptions, relatives, friends,      organizations, church, catalogs, past employer (for W-2 form).
• Make arrangements for transporting plants and pets.
• Pack special or irreplaceable items yourself and label.
• Draw up a floor plan of where furniture should be placed in new residence.
• Service car before trip.
• Have cash on hand for emergencies.

For Your New Location:

• Secure telephone directory and a city map.
• Arrange for services at new home (utilities, newspaper, mail).
• Transfer auto titles, plates and driver’s license.
• Check school schedules and student enrollment requirements.
• Contact financial institutions to set up new accounts.