Our Moving Checklist

If you are ready to move in the Richmond area, this handy moving checklist will help make your move as smooth as possible. Just follow the checklist below step-by-step! Also, feel free to contact us if you need help selling your current Richmond, VA home—we are here to help!

Before You Move

Address Change

Post Office (give forwarding address)
Charge Accounts & Credit Cards
Licenses
Subscriptions (notice requires several weeks)
Friends & Relatives

Bank

Transfer Funds (arrange check-cashing in new city)
Arrange Credit References
Transfer Safe Deposit Box

Insurance

Notify Company of New Location for Coverages (life, health, fire & auto)

Utility Companies

Gas, Light, Water, Telephone, Fuel, Garbage
Get Refunds on any Deposits Made

Delivery Service

Laundry, Newspaper, Changeover of Services

Medical

Ask Doctor/Dentist for Referrals
Transfer Needed Prescriptions, Eyeglasses, X-Rays
Obtain Birth & Medical Records

Schools

Arrange for School to Transfer Records or Secure Transcripts

Pets

Research Regulations for Licenses, Vaccinations & Tags

Don’t Forget to do the Following:

Empty Freezer
Defrost Freezer & Clean Refrigerator
Have Appliances Serviced for Moving
Clean Rugs or Clothing Before Moving
Plan for Special Care (needs of infants or pets)

Moving Day Has Arrived

Carry enough cash or traveler's check to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in new city.
Carry jewelry and documents yourself; or use registered mail.
Plan for transporting of pets.
Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops.
Double-check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty.
Final check water, furnace and lights shut off; be sure windows and doors are locked.
Leave old keys with REALTOR® or new owner.

Once You’ve Moved

Obtain certified check or cashier's check (if necessary) for your real estate transaction. It may be necessary to do this before you leave. Consult your Joyner Fine Properties agent.
Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage..
Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace; check appliances
Ask mailman for mail he might be holding for you.
Apply for state driver's license.
Register car within 5 days after arrival in state or penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates.
Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.
Visit city offices and register to vote.
Register children at new school.
Register family in new place of worship.
Arrange for medical services (doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.)