Moving Checklist, Before Move, Moving Day, At New Address, Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Geist, Noblesville, Westfield, IN

Before You Move: 

¨     Notify post office, charge accounts, credit card companies, utility companies, past employer (for tax return purposes), subscriptions, family and friends, etc. of address change
 

¨     Close out local bank accounts and set up new bank account, if necessary
 

¨     Notify insurance companies of new location for coverage
 

¨     Obtain school records, legal records and other important documents
 

¨     Obtain medical records and history, transfer prescriptions, and research/request referrals for doctors, dentists, specialists, etc. in new town
 

¨     Use up perishables, defrost freezer, clean refrigerator
 

¨     Prepare large appliances and rugs for proper moving
 

¨     Disconnect utilities and get refunds for any deposits made
 

¨     Notify and register children in new school
 

¨     Request a relocation package from your REALTOR^® or the city's Chamber of Commerce
 

On Moving Day:

¨     Double check rooms, closets, and cabinets for possible items left behind
 

¨     Make sure children have books and games to keep entertained during travel
 

¨     Prepare pets for transportation
 

¨     Carry jewelry and important documents on your person
 

¨     Leave all old keys needed for new tenant with your REALTOR^®
 

At Your New Address:

¨     Check on utility services - gas, electric, water, telephone, etc.
 

¨     If relocating to new state, register car within 5 days of arrival and apply for state
driver's license
 

¨     If staying within state, obtain a driver's license with your new address on it
 

¨     Register children in school if you haven't done so already
 

¨     Set up new patient appointments with doctors, dentist, etc.
 

¨     Explore your neighborhood!