Moving Checklist

To assist you in preparing for your move, you may want to pick up a copy of the U.S. Postal Service’s Movers Guide. In it you will find those critical change of address cards, in addition to helpful tips for a successful move. Be advised that the post office is only required to forward magazine subscriptions for 60 days.

The following is a convenient moving checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything:

CALL ALL UTILIT Y COMPANIES:

• Con Edison/NYSEG – seller to request final meter reading and provide notification of owner transfer date.

• Water department – seller to request final meter reading for seller to obtain final invoice.

• Oil company – seller to request final oil tank reading and obtain written statement of value (in dollars) of oil remaining in tank.

• Cable or satellite television company–seller to return any equipment, and buyer to coordinate equipment and turn-on service.

• Telephone-seller to request final bill and provide forwarding address. Buyer to request new service.

• Propane company – seller to request final gas level and obtain written statement of value (in dollars) of propane remaining in tank. Buyer to request new service.

GENERAL CLEANING:

• Be sure the entire home is “broom clean.”

• Attic and basement should be completely cleaned out, properly disposing of any old paint cans and scraps of wood!

• Make an appointment to have the septic tank cleaned out a week prior to closing (if applicable).

GENERAL MAINTENANCE: NOTIFY HOUSEHOLD CONTACTS...

• Pool Company

• Landscaper/Gardener/Lawn Service

• Lawn Sprinkler Service

MAIL/NEWSPAPERS:

• Driveway Plow Service

• Cleaning Service

• File a Change of Address Form with the Post Office.

• For magazine subscriptions: one call to: “OneSwitch” 1-(800-480-9583). They will transfer all magazines for free.

• Call newspaper companies to cancel delivery.

OUT OF AREA MOVE:

• Request a copy of all pertinent records: medical, dental, veterinarian, etc.

• Collect all school records as needed.

• Close all bank accounts.

• Empty safe deposit box.