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David Morris Group - Relocation Guide Who to Notify of Your Move - Change of Address Checklist - Moving Change of Address - Reno Relocation Tips

Relocation Guide: Who to Notify of Your Move

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David Morris Group - Relocation Guide Who to Notify of Your Move - Change of Address Checklist - Moving Change of Address - Reno Relocation Tips

When relocating, it’s essential to put in a change of address and notify important businesses and individuals of your move so you continue to receive important mail. In order to avoid potential hassles like missed bills or service lapses, follow this change of address checklist to see who you need to alert about your new home.

 

  1. Post Office
  2. Government Services
    • IRS
    • Passport Office
    • Veterans Affairs
    • Unemployment Office
  3. Utility Companies
    • Phone services (cellular and landline)
    • Electric
    • Heating (gas, oil, propane, or other fuels)
    • Water (water delivery and treatment)
    • Sewer
    • Waste disposal
    • Internet (landline, wi-fi, and satellite)
    • Television (cable or satellite TV)
  4. Jobs
    • Notify the Human Resources department
    • Update your personal marketing materials (business cards, websites, resumes)
    • Employment agencies (temp agencies and recruiters)
    • Professional memberships (licensing and certification boards)
    • Past employers (for W-2’s)
  5. Financial Institutions
    • Banks and credit unions
    • Credit card companies (including department store cards)
    • Lenders (mortgage, home equity, auto, student loan)
    • Insurance companies (health, renters, auto, home, medical, dental, disability, life)
    • Retirement (pension plans, $401K, retirement accounts, Social Security, Veterans Affairs)
    • Investments (investment agencies and brokers)
  6. Health
    • Physicians (doctors, dentists, optometrists, etc.)
    • Pharmacies
    • Health insurers (HMOs, DMOs, agencies, and brokers)
  7. Car
    • Auto insurers (insurance agencies and brokers)
    • Auto lenders (car dealership, bank, or loan)
    • Department of Motor Vehicles (changing your vehicle registration and license)
    • Membership clubs (AAA, etc.)
    • Parking permits
    • Warranty
    • Toll pass
  8. Subscription Services
    • Newspapers
    • Magazines (Note: USPS will only forward magazine subscriptions for two months)
    • Movie subscriptions (streaming services)
    • Book and music clubs
    • Monthly/quarter subscription boxes (beauty boxes, fashion boxes, wine clubs, etc.)
  9. Memberships, Clubs, and Organizations
    • House of worship (churches, synagogues, mosques)
    • Health clubs
    • Community groups (PTA, neighborhood associations, civic clubs)
    • Children’s extracurricular activities (dance, music, sports, etc.)
    • Social clubs and community centers
  10. Service Providers
    • House cleaning services
    • Delivery services
    • Accountants
    • Childcare (day-care center, babysitters)
    • Lawn care services
    • Veterinarian (including pet groomer, pet sitters, and microchip service)
    • Pool services
    • Lawyers
  11. Other
    • Register to vote!
    • Children’s schools
  12. Friends and Family

Changing your address takes time, but it’s better to take care of it sooner rather than later, so you don’t have any missing mail. If you have questions about relocating or if you’re curious about the Reno area, contact the David Morris Group. We’re always happy to share our knowledge of the area and the real estate market!

 

 

 

Don't Stress Over Moving

Don’t Stress Over Moving

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Don't Stress Over Moving

Moving is never a fun experience. Sure, the thought of starting fresh and making a new space feel like home is exciting, but the process of boxing up your things and coordinating with movers is exhausting. We’ve all been there, but we have some tips on how you can make the move a little easier.

 

Good things come in twos – You may have heard that it’s best to begin planning for your move two months before the big day and get packing two weeks before. We’re here to tell you that this is the best way to take the stress out of your move. It’s common to want to procrastinate, but when you stretch the process and give yourself little tasks to tackle each day, you’re more likely to enjoy the process.

 

Make a list of everything you need to take care of – There’s a ton to do before the big move, and if you’re not careful, something can slip through the cracks. Make a checklist of everything you need to do. Include everything from updating your billing address to getting utilities and internet services set up in your new place and canceled in your old one.

 

Pack room by room – It’s easiest to begin packing up your home room by room, and be sure you label everything. Trust us, you won’t remember which “kitchen stuff” box has the blender that you need to have ready for your morning smoothies, so mark down the room and some of the important things that are in the box.

 

Measure your furniture – Not every home is created equal. You’ll want to make sure that your current furniture will fit in your new home. Look at the floorplan and begin preparing where items will go in your home. Your future self will thank you if you can drastically reduce the time it takes to unpack your home.

 

We know that moving can be a whirlwind of activity and it’s a big decision on whether you should pack up and find a new place to put down roots. If you ever need help weighing the pros and cons of selling your home or are curious about the homes currently on the market, give our team a call! We’re here to help in any way we can.