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CALL UTILITY COMPANIES
(one-two weeks before
moving)
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CPS, water,
telephone, cable,
fuel & garbage co's.
to transfer service
over to new owner
(don't turn off
fuel, just transfer)
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Pay bills and get
refunds on any
deposits made.
Prior To Leaving:
Address change
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Post Office: Give
forwarding address.
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Charge accounts,
credit cards, AAA
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Subscriptions:
Several weeks notice
required, Local
newspapers and
magazines
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Friends and
relatives
Bank
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Transfer funds,
arrange
check-cashing in new
city.
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Arrange credit
references. Obtain
certified check
necessary for NEW
home
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Obtain certified
check necessary for
NEW home
Insurance
-- Notify company of
new location for coverage:
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Life
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Health
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Homeowners
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Auto
Delivery Service
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Laundry,
newspaper,
changeover of
services
Medical, Dental,
Prescription History
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Ask Doctors and
Dentists for
referrals; transfer
needed RX's,
eyeglasses, X-rays.
Obtain birth
certificates,
medical records,
etc.
Pets
-
Ask about
regulations for
licenses,
vaccinations, tags
...And Don't Forget
To:
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Empty and defrost
freezer; plan use of
food
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Clean
refrigerator and
places charcoal to
despel odors.
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Have appliances
serviced for moving.
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Arrange for TV
cable and / antenna.
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Clean rugs or
clothing before
moving; have them
"moving wrapped".
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Check with your
mover; insurance
coverage, packing
and unpacking costs,
arrival date,
various shipping
papers, method and
time of expected
payment.
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Plan for special
care needs of
infants, and pets.
On Moving Day:
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Carry enough cash
or traveler's checks
to cover cost of
moving services.
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Carry jewelry and
documents yourself.
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Double check
closets, drawers,
shelves, cellar to
be sure they are
empty
Once
At Your New Address
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Check service on
telephone, gas,
electricity, water
and garbage
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Have new address
recorded on drivers'
license and apply
for new if
applicable
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Register cars
within 30 days
arriving in
new address or you
may incur a penalty
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Visit city
offices to register
to vote.
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Register children
in school
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Arrange for
medical services
Good luck in your new home!
Moving is a major life
change but is usually very
refreshing and exciting
after you get past all the
hard work. I'll miss talking
to you, so please keep in
touch. My email address is:
lizvoss@sbcglobal.net.
Welcome Home
Services
About
one week prior to closing on
a property the buyer and the
seller should notify their
service providers of the
impending sale. Below is a
quick check-list with some
helpful telephone numbers
that you might need.
CPS (210) 353-2222(
Gas & Electric )
San Antonio Water Systems
(210) 704-SAWS.
Phone Service
SBC 1-866-360-2690
Cable_T.V.
Time Warner
(210) 342-1412
Good Will (210) 924-8581
Salvation Army (210)
223-6877
Vietnam Vets. 1-800-VVA-1316
Voter Registration (210)
335-VOTE
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