DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Moving requires a lot of paperwork that must be completed both before and after moving day. It is important to update your address and paperwork with key institutions quickly to make sure that you do not miss important bills or notices.

Confirm your address change is effective with all organizations with which you submitted change of address requests.
Set up new accounts with banks, financial advisors, insurance agents, etc., if applicable.
Find a new primary care physician and specialist.
Find a new lawyer, if applicable.
Register to vote.
Ensure that your security deposit has been returned, if applicable.
Establish your residency in your new state.
Ensure you fulfill all local DMV requirements (safety and emissions, personal property taxes, and car insurance) and get your new driver’s license / state ID.
Register your pets and get new tags / update microchips.