Print out the following list to refer to when preparing your move to or from the Denver area.
Before You Leave
| Address Change | |
| Post Office: Give Forwarding of Address. | |
| Charge Accounts, Credit Cards. | |
| Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks. | |
| Friends and Relatives. | |
| Bank | |
| Transfer funds, arrange check cashing in new city. | |
| Arrange credit reference. | |
| Delivery Services | |
| Laundry, newspaper, changeover of services. | |
| Insurance | |
| Notify company of new location for coverages: life, health, fire and auto | |
| Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories | |
| Ask doctor and dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescription, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc. | |
| Utility Companies | |
| Gas, lights, water, telephone, cable, fuel and garbage. | |
| Get refunds on any deposit made. | |
| Pets | |
| Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc. | |
Don't Forget To
| Empty freezer, plan use of foods. | |
| Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors. | |
| Have appliances serviced for moving. | |
| Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped. | |
| Check with your moving counselor, arrange for insurance coverage; packaging and unpacking labor; arrival day; various shipping papers; method and time of expected payment. | |
| Plan for special care needs of infants or pets. |
On Moving Day
| Carry enough cash and travelers checks to cover costs of moving service and expenses until you make banking connections in new city. | |
| Carry jewelry and documents yourself, or use registered mail. | |
| Plan for transporting of pets, they make poor traveling companions if unhappy. | |
| Let close friends or relatives know travel route and schedule including overnight stops. Use them as message headquarters. | |
| Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty. | |
| Leave all old keys needed by new tenants or owners with Realtor or owner. |
At Your New Address
| Obtain certified check or cashier's check necessary to closing real estate transaction. | |
| Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage. | |
| Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace. | |
| Have appliances checked. | |
| Ask mailman for mail he may be holding for your arrival. | |
| Have new address recorded on driver's license. | |
| Visit city office and register to vote. | |
| Register car within 5 days after arrival in state or a penalty may be applied when getting new license plates. | |
| Obtain inspection stickers and transfer motor club membership. | |
| Apply for state driver's license. | |
| Register family in your new place of worship. | |
| Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc. | |
| Check with your CPA or accountant for tax deductible moving expenses. |
