SEND CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO:
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Post office
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Charge accounts and credit card agencies
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Friends and Relatives
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Subscriptions, book clubs, record clubs ( notice required several weeks in advance)
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Bank transfer funds, arrange for cheque cashing in new city
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Insurance- Notify regarding new location for coverage’s: Life, Health, Fire, Auto
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Automobile registrations – Transfer of auto title if necessary; also drivers license, and BCAA membership
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Utility companies – Gas, Electric, Water, Telephone, Cable, Television, Alarm, Fuel ; obtain refunds of any deposits made; arrange for immediate service in new location.
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Route Persons – Laundry, Newspaper delivery, changeover of services
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School Records – Ask for copies of the transfer of children’s records.
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Medical, Dental, Prescription histories – Ask physicians and dentists for referrals, transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X -Rays.
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Church, Clubs, Civic Organizations, Gym-Transfer memberships, request letters of introduction.
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Pets – Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc. Request transfer of vets records. Be certain to attach tags with your new address at the time of your move.
AND DON'T FORGET TO:
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Empty/Defrost the freezer
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Arrange the appliances to be serviced for moving
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Contact the cable company and arrange for return of their equipment.
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Clean clothing and the rugs that will go with you.
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Plan for special care of infants, small children, and pets.
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With the moving company….
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Verify your insurance coverage.
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Determine labour for packing and unpacking.
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Determine the day and approximate time of arrival.
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Discuss and shipping papers that are required.
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Determine the method and time of payment.