Charlotte Real Estate : Charlotte Relocation

Contact utility companies
Schedule rental truck and/or moving company
Get packing supplies
Pack your "survival kit"
Mail your change of address form
Make car rental, airline or hotel arrangements.
Arrange to register your children in new school(s)
Put together your children's current health records
Look for new doctors and dentists
Update or open new bank account

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recommends that you take the following steps before choosing a moving company:

Have at least three movers give you written estimates. Also be sure to ask whether the estimates are binding, non-binding or guaranteed not to exceed a certain amount

Obtain each company's assigned Motor Carrier number and call the USDOT at (202) 358-7000 to determine if they are registered and have the proper insurance on file. You can find the USDOT website address on our links page.

Ask your prospective moving company for a copy of the "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet.

Important utility information

Call your local phone company at least a week before your move for a new number. Have service disconnected at your old address.

Then call your long distance carrier as well to insure uninterrupted service for your long distance calling plans and other services.

Have gas, electric, and water service connected the day before you move in. Have service turned off at your old address the day after you move.

Arrange for cable installation at your new address.

First-class, Priority, and Express mail: 12 months, unless otherwise requested by mailer.
Newspapers and magazines: 60 days
Packages weighing 16 ounces or more: 12 months, locally. (You pay forwarding charges if you move outside the area. If you do not want this class of mail forwarded, contact your local post office.

Also obtain Address Change Notification Cards (PS form 3576) and mail them to people and businesses who send you mail.

The post office will send you a Welcome Kit containing your official Change of Address Confirmation Letter and valuable information on your new community.