Moving Checklist

Send Change of Address Cards to:

• Post Office
• Charge Accounts
• Subscriptions
• Friends
• Relatives
• Make arrangements with moving company

Disconnect utilities: Get refund for any deposits made: Advise where final bills are to be sent: Cancel pre-authorized cheques

• Electric
• Water
• Gas
• E-Mail address
• Telephone
• Cable TV
• Water heater rental
• Water softener rental
• Other

Transfer Memberships:

• Church
• Clubs
• Civic organizations

Transfer Bank Accounts:

• Chequing
• Savings
• Safe Deposit box
• Have bank recommend affiliate in new city

Cancel Deliveries:

• Milk
• Newspaper

Notify Insurance Companies:

• Health
• Life
• Auto
• Home Owners
• Check with insurance agent on coverage of life, car and household goods en route to new home
• Obtain legal records
• Check to see if your will must be re-written when moving across provincial boundaries

Miscellaneous Around the House:

• Obtain boxes for moving
• Discard all flammable materials
• Collect all items for cleaning, storage, or repair
• Arrange for servicing of home appliances if necessary
• Arrange for cleaning services
• Arrange for care of pets on day of move
• Have car tuned up for trip
• Leave keys and necessary legal papers with your Realtor