PODS Community » change of address http://community.pods.com PODS, The Best Moving and Storage Idea Ever Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:52:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Moving checklist – don’t forget to… http://community.pods.com/2009/10/07/moving-checklist-%e2%80%93-don%e2%80%99t-forget-to%e2%80%a6/ http://community.pods.com/2009/10/07/moving-checklist-%e2%80%93-don%e2%80%99t-forget-to%e2%80%a6/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:00:02 +0000 bwarner http://blog.pods.com/?p=61 We’ve covered a number of packing tips – especially for those rooms or areas that are difficult or create paranoia (e.g. – “Oh no, my china!”). Moving advice would not be complete without a reminder for those small things that slip through your memory like a sieve.

  1. Forward your mail: What seems obvious to most is often on the bottom of your to-do list.  The USPS website offers an easy, online way to do this. [https://moversguide.usps.com/icoa/flow.do?_flowExecutionKey=_c88DB6BD9-24A8-3F2E-DE33-2E5B0BC05703_kACF70886-82E6-D852-5327-DA58B3C084A5]. Keep in mind, when changing your address, the forward is in place for a maximum of 365 days but for 6 months following that year  maximum, any mail sent to you is returned to sender and they’re notified of your new address, so that’s not half bad.
  2. Update any regular bills, subscriptions, deliveries or prescriptions: Remember, after a year, your permanent change of address expires.  Any regular deliveries that haven’t been updated by you personally may begin to return to your old address if not updated by you.
  3. Update your Driver’s License: Another very common oversight is your driver’s license. Remember, even if you aren’t leaving the state, it’s against the law to have your incorrect address on your license. Check with your local police department to find out how much time you have before you’ll get in trouble over this one.
  4. Insurance: This next one can be a little somber but you should always ensure that documents you’ve signed at work for things like long term disability insurance, your health insurance and your life insurance should be updated when you move. Often times, we’re with the same company for years so you’ll want to ensure that your contact information is up to date for these.
  5. Services: These days, many people have bundled packages for things like cable internet (or DSL), telephone and television. You’ll want to call your provider(s) to get these services up and running at your new home.
  6. Utilities: Some realtors, mortgage brokers or even sellers will get your water, gas, and electric services at your house up and running for you before hand. Make sure you check on this one, though! It’s kind of a given but it needs to be on this list anyway.

Can you think of any other items that should be on this checklist? There’s a comment box below and we’d love to hear your tips (as would other readers, surely!) for making a smooth move.

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