Denver Moving Checklist

Before You Leave:

Give Address Change to:

• Post Office
• Charge Accounts, Credit Cards
• Subscriptions (Notice requires several weeks)
• Friends and Relatives

Bank:

• Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city
• Arrange credit references

Insurance:

• Notify company of new location for coverage (Life, Health, Fire and Auto)

Utility Companies:

• Gas, Light, Water, Telephone, Fuel
• Get refunds on any deposits made

Medical, Dental, Prescriptions, and Histories:

• Ask your doctor and dentist for referrals
• Transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays
• Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

Don’t Forget To:

• Empty freezer
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator (Place charcoal to dispel odors)
• Have appliances serviced for moving
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving (Have them wrapped for moving)
• Check with your moving counselor:
  • Insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment

On Moving Day:

• Carry enough cash or traveler’s checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in the new city.
• Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or use registered mail.
• Plan for transporting pets – they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
• Double-check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty.
• Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with the REALTOR® or a neighbor.

At Your New Address:

• Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, and water.
• Check pilot light on stove, water heater, incinerator, and furnace.
• Have new address recorded on driver’s license.
• Register car within five days after arrival in state, or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates.
• Apply for state driver’s license.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, etc.