New Home Move-in Checklist | Mover NJ

There’s no doubt about it: moving is a hassle even with the best of professional movers. Not so much for the move itself but the aftermath of transferring all your old information to the new address. You have to get a new doctor, register to vote and forward your mail, among other things. Let’s take a look at this helpful checklist of what you have to consider right after a move.

1. Get in touch with your utility provider. Don’t wait till the heat cuts out or the water stops flowing to remember that you had to inform your utility providers of your move. Do it ahead of time so you can ensure the seamless arrival of utility bills, such as electric, gas and water, at your new digs.

2. Register your vehicle. Registering your vehicle with the DMV is critical any time you move to a new city. You’ll likely need a new license, and in the case of out-of-state moves, you’ll need a new plate. Once registered, you’ll enjoy automatic reminders of tax payments and license deadlines to stay in the loop.

3. Forward your mail courtesy of the post office. After the complementary six months of mail forwarding, the post office will forward your mail for up to a year. After that, you should be all set in regards to getting mail at your new location. By setting this up ahead of time, you’re ensuring you get all your old correspondence, bills, cards and packages sent to your new home or apartment. The United States Postal Service has a handy Change of Address form you can fill out for this purpose.

4. Keep those receipts. Are you moving for work purposes? You can likely write off many of those moving expenses on your taxes. However, document everything and keep all the paperwork and receipts in a safe place. Come tax time, you’ll have these at the ready to show your accountant.

5. Find new healthcare options. Before you get sick in your new home or require well visits for the kids, have all your healthcare professionals set up. This means researching and securing a new doctor, pharmacy, walk-in clinic, hospital and veterinarian. Don’t wait until the last minute on this one!

6. Contact the insurance company. Your insurance representative should be able to go over your coverage for your home and belongings, which are all at risk anytime you face a move. Be sure to transfer your homeowner’s and auto policies to the new place.

7. Cancel the paper. This is one of those things you may easily forget about. But do the new owner of your home a favor and cancel this and other subscriptions before you leave so they don’t have to deal with the hassle of papers building up on the front yard.

8. Voter registration. In order to vote in local, state and national elections, you have to be registered. All it takes is a visit to town hall to fill out a form. You can also get access to information on upcoming election dates, polling stations and rules.

Keep these eight tips in mind to ensure life in the new home goes as seamlessly as possible.