An obvious yet often forgotten task is to change your
address. When the move is 4 weeks out
you know you’ll change your address at some point, and as the week of the move approaches you
have so many other things on the to-do list that you eventually forget. So here’s what you need to do to change your
address:
Double check your address. No seriously. Make sure you live on a street not an avenue, if you live on
a number street make sure it’s 9th not Ninth or your mail – and maybe even your
movers might end up at someone else’s home across town. It could happen.
Change of Address
Go to your local USPS or call 1-800-ASK-USPS and
change it over the phone. You can also
change it online, but do know that they charge $1 to verify your address. No biggie, but some people don’t want to pay
that fee and we understand. Now, if you
have a temporary moving situation, you’ll need to go into the post office
location you want to use for a P.O. Box.
Rates are dependent on how long you will use the P.O. Box but could also
be a good option for renters who plan to move again.
Make a List
Your list could include:
- Car Note
- Homeowners Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Doctors & Dentists
- Banks & Credit Card Companies
- Utility Department
- Magazine Subscriptions
- Government Offices, DMV, IRS
- Current and previous employers
- Friends and family
As you know, it feels great to check items off a list, so get to work! And remember, once you move, you will forget about all the small details it took to get you there. Now that you have time to relax, check out our clever moving announcement board on Pinterest!
