Contact us for a comprehensive relocation packet containing information about moving to Alameda.

Relocation Checklist

• Post Office: Give forwarding address
• Change Accounts, Credit Cards
• Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks
• Friends & Relatives

• Cancel any automatic payment or direct deposit arragements
• Transfer funds & arrage check-cashing in new city
• Arrage credit references

• Notify company of new location for converage's: Life, Health, Fire & Auto

• Gas, Electricity, Water, Telephone, Fuel, Garbage & Cable TV, get refunds on any deposits made.

• Laundry, newspaper, change-over service

• Register in School
• Transfer school records
• Arrange for day care

• Ask doctor and dentists for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

• Consult a vetrinarian about moving your pet
• Obtain all records
• Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

• Empty freezer, plan use of food
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal inside to prevent odors
• Have appliances serviced for moving
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving wrapped
• clean and/or repair furniture and curtains
• Check with your moving counselor on insurance coverage, pack and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment
• Plan for special care needs for your infants and pets
• Assemble first day items - soap, toilet paper, pencils, paper toiletries, bath towels, utility knife, scissors, trash bags, etc.
• Obtain relocation package from Real Estate agent or Chamber of Commerce in your new city
• Arrange for storage (if needed)
• Find out about tax-deductible moving expenses
• Obtain all personal records from lawyers and accountants
• Assemble packing materials

• Have car checked and serviced for the trip
• Pack a day or two worth of extra clothing in case of delay
• make a list of every item and box loaded onto the truck
• Carry an assortment of toys for the children (if needed)
• Let a close friend or relative know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops; use them as your message headquarters
• Double check closets, drawers, and shelves to be sure they are empty
• Turn off all appliances and lock all doors and windows
• Leave all olk keys needed by new tenant or owner with realtor or neighbor
• Let the movers know where you can reached