What To Do
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Where/When To Do
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Date To Do
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Arrange to have your phone, gas, cable, electric and water service connected the day before you move in |
Local Utility Services... See Useful Numbers
below |
Two weeks prior to your move |
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Fill out Change of Address Form |
Any U.S. Post Office (They’ll even hold your mail a few days) |
USPS recommends at least one month
prior; the form has a start date |
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Arrange to have your kids registered at new schools |
The local area school district |
School districts vary; consult your local area district |
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Contact Phone Co. for your new number |
Local area service provider |
At least one week prior |
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Contact your long distance provider to ensure uninterrupted service |
Your long distance provider |
After you have your new number |
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Have your cable box picked up to avoid charges |
Your cable provider |
Providers vary on lead time needed |
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Schedule rental truck and/or moving company |
Your choice moving professional |
Most companies need at least 2 weeks; allow more time in
peak seasons like summer |
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Get packing supplies |
Most moving companies will provide supplies |
Choose the time frame that you need |
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Make car rental, airline or hotel arrangements, if needed |
Your choice service provider |
As needed |
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Compile and keep your family's health records handy |
NA |
As needed |
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Look for new doctors/dentists |
Your current physicians
may have referrals |
Choose the time frame that you need |
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Update or open new bank accounts |
Your financial institution |
As needed |
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Online Resources
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| Fill out your change of address and simplify your
move online with MoverNetTM:
www.usps.gov/moversnet/ |
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For tips on selecting a moving company, visit the U.S. Department of Transportation website:
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For information about Texas school districts, log onto the Texas
Education Agency (TEA) web site at www.tea.state.tx.us/
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Toll-Free Numbers |
| For assistance in identifying and locating quality childcare, contact Child Care Aware, a free national child care resource and referral service: 1-800-424-2246 |
| Call 1-800-829-1040 to notify the IRS about your new address and to find out if your moving expenses are tax deductible. |
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Social Security benefit recipients should change their address with the Social Security Administration by calling
1-800-772-1213.
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