The Vancouver Real Estate Blog

Most people know in advance they will be moving by way of subject removal dates. This time period can be anywhere up to 60 days and is adequate to send emails to your service providers with your new contact info. This will save you additional fees setting up mail forwarding. The following is a list of the 

1.  Post Office
2.  Change accounts and credit card agencies
3.  Friends and Relatives – send them private messages or text your new address.
4.  Subscriptions, book clubs, record clubs (notice requires several weeks in         advance)
5.  Bank – transfer funds, arrange for check cashing in new city
6.  Insurance – Notify regarding new location for coverage:  Life, Health, Fire, Auto
7.  Automobile registration – Transfer of auto title is necessary: also driver’s license,   city windshield sticker and motor club membership
8.  Utility Companies – Gas, electric, water, telephone, cable television, fuel: obtain   refund of any deposit made:  arrange for immediate service in new location
9.  Route Persons – Laundry, newspaper delivery, changeover of services
10.  School Records – Ask for copies of the transfer of children’s records
11.  Medical, dental, prescription histories – Ask physicians and dentists for referrals,   transfer needed prescription, X-rays
12.  Church, clubs, civic organizations – Transfer memberships, request letters of   introduction
13.  Pets – ask about registration for licenses, vaccinations, tags.  Request transfer of   veterinarian’s records