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Transfer school records to new school.
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Make arrangements to move family; hotel reservations, plane
tickets.
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Gather all medical, dental, birth, baptism, marriage records
and important legal documents and carry with you.
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Transfer house, car, personal insurance records and check
auto licensing requirements.
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Ensure that your moving out and in days do not conflict with
the other parties involved.
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Check storage facilities if needed.
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Collect and send out items to be cleaned or repaired.
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Arrange for connection or disconnection of utilities.
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Have your car prepared for the trip or transport.
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Dispose of flammable items.
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Defrost and clean the fridge shortly before moving.
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Clean stove.
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Arrange to have metre read on moving day.
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Use up perishable food.
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Arrange to transport pets, plants and perishables.
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Clean rugs and drapes.
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Arrange for work that has to be done at new home.
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Get warranties and tips from previous occupants.
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Plan for children and pets on moving day.
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Check swimming pool equipment if applicable.
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Cancel housecleaner, pool maintenance, window cleaners,
gardener and snow removal if applicable.
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Leave house clean for new occupants.
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Transfer prescriptions for drugs and eyeglasses.
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Transfer government or private health and hospital plans.
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Return library books.
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Cancel or pass on subscription tickets.
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Arrange for money during move period.
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Transfer stocks, wills, bank accounts, contents of safety
box if you're changing banks.
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Ensure you have adequate insurance for any goods in transit.
