Helpful Moving Tips

When you're planning a move, you may be too busy packing to remember things like changing your address or closing your bank account. Doing these types of things ahead of time makes for an easy transition into your new home.

Right Way Moving and Delivery has compiled this comprehensive checklist so that none of these tasks is overlooked. Just print the following list and check the lines that correspond to the tasks as they are completed.

• Call Right Way Moving and Delivery so we can schedule your move


• Change your address -- One week before your move, send change-of-address cards to everyone who will need to contact you at your new address.


• Cancel membership fees -- Some clubs and organizations may offer partial refunds or allow you to sell unused portions of your membership. Ask about their policies.


• Have a garage sale -- It's a good opportunity to make extra money. Some communities require Garage Sale Permits


• Remember to change the locks on all the doors in your new home.


• Return library books -- Go through your home and make sure library books are not mixed in with the books you will be packing


• Notify services and utilities -- Tell your current suppliers - including trash collection, newspaper delivery, and telephone, water and power companies - when to discontinue services. If you have "last month" deposits with services, such as the telephone company, request your refund.


• Collect your important records -- Gather personal and family records, including medical and dental, veterinary and school records; legal and financial documents; birth certificates, passports and insurance documents.


• Get your car serviced -- If you're moving from a warm climate to a cold one, check your antifreeze.


• Close bank accounts -- Keep enough cash to tide you over until you are settled into your new home. If possible, have your current bank transfer funds to your new bank.


• Transfer prescriptions -- Ask your doctor for assistance.

You may wish to also consider the following :

• Request "Perfect Payment Record" letters from your utility companies in order to avoid paying hundreds of dollars in deposits at your new home. Keep your receipts. Many moving expenses may be tax-deductible.


• Call ahead and order telephone directories for your new home so they'll be waiting for you. And remember, take along your old phone book - it may come in handy after the move.


• If you're moving during the school year, you may have to pre-enroll children in their new schools before you actually move. Check with school officials to get their advice.


• If you have pets, talk to your veterinarian about what you can do to make the move easier on them.