It’s important to inform all of the necessary organizations, businesses, and service providers of your new address after you’ve moved into your new home.
BE PROACTIVE. Ensure a smooth transition by referencing the following checklist:
UTILITY & SERVICE PROVIDERS
(*Be sure to take a meter reading as soon as you move into your new property to make sure you aren’t billed for the previous owners’ utility use.)
Water
Gas
Electric
Telephone/Mobile Provider
Cable/Satellite
Movie Subscriptions (e.g. Netflix)
Trash Pickup/Recycling
Pool Maintenance
Landscaping Services
Pest Control
Housekeeping Services
FINANCIAL PROVIDERS
Bank
Credit Cards/Store Credit Cards
Employer’s HR Department
Pension/Investors
Insurance Policies (Health, Life, Car, Home)
Loan Companies
Accountant/Tax Consultant
Social Security Office
HEALTH PROVIDERS
Doctors
Dentist
Pharmacies
Optician/Ophthalmologist
Veterinarian
OTHER PROVIDERS
Vehicle Registration
Magazine Subscriptions
Club Memberships
Reward/Loyalty Programs
School/College
Post Office
Gym/Health Club
Voter’s Registration
Driver’s License
Place of Worship
Friends and Family
[…] The logistics of moving involve tying up all loose ends: terminating a lease, determining a move-in date, contacting utility providers, and more. You can read more about the logistics of moving by reading our post, Essential Address Checklist for New Home Buyers. […]