One Month Before Moving
- Fill out change of address order form for post
office.
- Fill out an IRS change of address form.
- 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.
- Set up your new bank account(s) in Ames. Contact
our banking partner, Ames
Community Bank, for all your banking needs.
- 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 video tape your belongings. Record
serial numbers of electronic equipment.
- Make arrangements for transporting pets.
- Start using up food items, so that there is
less left to pack and possibly spoil.
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