One Month Before Moving
- Fill out change of address order form for post office or online http://canadapost.ca/personal/prodserv/mmm/default-e.asp
- Make arrangements with moving company or reserve a rental truck
- Make travel arrangements, if necessary, with airlines, buses, car rental agencies and hotels
- Transfer memberships in churches, clubs and civic organizations
- Obtain medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer prescriptions (for pets as well)
- Set up a checking account in your new city
- Check into the laws and requirements of your new city regarding home-based businesses, professional tests, business licenses and any special laws that might be applicable to you
- Take inventory of your belongings before they’re packed; in the event you need to file an insurance claim later. If possible, take pictures or videotape and record serial numbers of electronic equipment for your belongings
- Make arrangements for transporting pets
- Start using up food items, so that there is less left to pack and possibly spoil
One To Two Weeks Before Moving
New address change:
- Friends and family
- Hydro / Water
- Telephone / Long distance / cell phone
- Work / Schools
- Cable / Internet
- Newspaper / Magazine subscription
- Life / Car insurance / Banks / Credit Cards
- Family Benefits (Qc Pension Plan), Quebec 1-800-667-9625 / Canada 1-800-387-1194 or 1-800-387-1193
- Quebec Child Tax 1-800-463-5185
- Income Tax, Quebec 1-866-266-0976 / Canada 1-800-959-8281
- Drivers License 873-7620
- GST / PST / Source deductions
- Qc health insurance card: http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/index_en.shtml
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To do Checklist
- Arrange for help on moving day
- Reserve elevator if moving from an apartment
- Have appliances serviced for moving
- Clean rugs and clothing and have them wrapped for moving
- Close bank accounts and have your funds wired to your new bank. Before closing, be sure there are no outstanding checks or automatic payments that haven’t been processed
- Collect valuables from safe-deposit box.
Make copies of any important documents before mailing or hand carry them to your new address
- Check with your insurance agent to ensure you’ll be covered through your homeowner or renter’s policy during the move
- Defrost freezer and refrigerator
On Moving Day
- Have a duffle bag with these item: Toilet paper, soap, garbage bags, cleaning products, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pencils and paper, cups, plates, cutlery, water, snacks and toothpaste
- Have a copy of emergency prescriptions if necessary
- Double check closets, drawers, shelves, attic and garage to be sure they are empty
- Carry important documents, currency and jewelry yourself, or use registered mail
- Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds
After Arriving At New Home
- Renew your driver’s license and auto registration
- Shop around for new insurance policies, especially auto coverage
- Revise your will and other legal papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees
- Locate the hospitals, police stations, veterinarian and fire stations near your home
Hi I’m Jennifer Walker, the author and Real Estate Broker. For more info call me (514) 402-8444 or EMAIL ME!
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