10 Things You Don’t Want to Forget When You Move

If you’re anything like me, during a move, your brain is all over the place.  Some days you may not even remember your own name, let alone some of the last-minute items you need to take with you when you move. 

Here are the top 10 things you don’t want to forget when you move…

1. Personal Records
   • Family Medical Records (including dental and immunization information)
   • Copies of any prescriptions to take to new pharmacy (or call your pharmacy to have them transferred)
   • Veterinary Records for your dogs/cats
   • Children’s School Records (check with their new school to see if photocopies are sufficient, or if they must have a raised seal)
2. Financial Accounts
   • Call your bank before you move to check if there’s a branch in your new hometown.  If you’re going to have to change banks, it’s wise to open a checking account about a month before you move so you have immediate access to your funds…remember, some retailers will not take out-of-town checks.
   • If you’re changing to a new account, make sure you cancel any automatic payments made from your old account…Bounced payments can negatively affect your credit score.
3. Your New Address and Contact Info
   • Keep a copy of your new address and contact information in your wallet/purse
   • Make sure you label any important items with this new info (ie. pet tags, luggage, etc.)
4. Snail Mail Forwarding
   • Even though it sometimes feels that the only thing that comes in the mail are bills and junk mail, you still need to forward your mail to your new address.  You can easily do this online or at your local post office.
5. Library Books, Gym Memberships, etc.
   • Don’t forget to return your library books, cancel (or change your address for) newspapers & magazines, and cancel your gym membership.
6. Cleaners, Tailors, Etc.
   • Make sure you pick up everything being cleaned/repaired/stored, including dry cleaning, shoes, watches, etc.
7. Hidden Items
   • Remember to collect any hidden valuables or other items you may have around the house…especially that wad of cash under the loose floorboard (Don’t you wish!).
8. Spare Keys
   • You may have spare keys with a neighbor or hidden outside under a rock/doormat…make sure you collect all those and either destroy them or pass them along to the new owner.  I’m sure you’d appreciate knowing that the previous owners of your new home did the same.
9. Garage Door Opener
   • Remember to take “the clicker” out of your car and pass it along to the new tenant/owner.  You don’t want to have to deal with sending it back once you’ve moved.
10. Trash
    • It may seem obvious, but after you move out, you’ll want to dispose of any trash and do a final cleaning.  Not only for courtesy, but if you’re renting, you may wind up losing your security deposit, if the landlord has to do this for you.

There you have it!  Ready to plan your move?  Call BoxCart Moving & Storage at (703) 263-3300 or email us at info@boxcart.com.

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