Address Change

- Give forwarding address to post office 2 to 3 weeks before moving.

- Charge accounts, credit cards.

- Subscriptions: Notice requires 6 to 8 weeks.

- Friends and relatives.

Bank

-Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city.

- Arrange credit references.

Insurance

- Notify the following companies of new location for coverage: life, health, fire and auto.

Utility Companies

- Gas, light, heat, telephone, fuel, garbage.

- Get refunds on any deposits made.

- Return cable boxes. 

Delivery Service

- Laundry, and newspaper. 

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

- Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals. 

- Arrange for medical services; Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.

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 inside to dispel odors.

- Have appliances serviced for moving.

- Clean rugs or clothing before moving. Have them wrapped.

- Check with your moving counselor, insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.

- Plan for special care needs of infants or pets.

- Check with Agriculture Department of new area to see if they have restrictions on plants.

On Moving Day:

- Carry enough cash or traveler's checks to cover cost of moving services 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 are poor traveling companions if unhappy.

- Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will be traveling including overnight stops.    Use them as message headquarters.

- Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty.

- Leave old keys, garage door openers, landscape/house plans and instruction manuals needed by new owner with real estate agent.

At Your New Address:

- Obtain certified checks or cashier's checks necessary for closing Real Estate Transaction (check transaction coordinator/title company for details).

- Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage.

- Check pilot light for water heater and furnace.

-  Ask mail person for mail he/she may be holding for your arrival.

-  Have new address recorded on driver's license and car registration.

- Visit city offices and register for voting. 

- Register car within 5 days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates.

- Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.

- Apply for state driver's license.

- Register family in your new place of worship.

- Register children in school. 

Be certain to notify the people listed above anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks before moving.

Telephone
 (650)857-1000
 Coldwell Banker
 161 S. San Antonio Road
 Los Altos, CA  94022
 Palo Alto Office
 645 Marion Ave.
 Palo Alto, CA 94301