Moving? What have you forgotten?

While more 43,000,000 Americans are planning to move this year, even the most organized person probably will not be able to remember every detail of the move - or every item. "We find that a lot of people forget to empty the secret hiding places in their homes or apartments prior to the move," indicates Sara Surface, Mayflower Transit, Indianapolis. "Remembering the 'out of sight, out of mind, objects is typically the key to a sucessful and complete move." Mayflower suggests adding these 10 points to any moving preparation list:

  1. Obtaining copies of medical records, including dentist, veterinarian, and vaccine/immunization information, often can be overlooked. In some cases, a notarized letter is required to receive the official documentation. You may need to contact the American Medical Records Association to determine your new state's procedure.

  2. A child's permanent school record can not follow him or her through life if it is left behind. School records usually are required when registering youngsters at their new school. Often, copies will not be sufficient, and records with a raised seal will be necessary.

  3. Pack phone books from your old town. You may think you will remember the numbers you frequently call now, but, more likely, you will spend a small fortune on directory assistance charges to contact old friends or tie up loose ends.

  4. Remember to complete transactions with local businesses (for example, picking up dry cleaning).

  5. In the flurry of preparing for the move, you may forget your new address - important information when forwarding periodicals and credit card bills, as well as keeping in touch with old friends. Always...

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