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The Newcomers Guide 2016 - Previously Titled the Move2

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HOME<br />

• Check Major Appliances.<br />

Hook up appliances<br />

and electronics to make<br />

sure <strong>the</strong>y work. If <strong>the</strong>re<br />

is a problem, consult<br />

with your moving<br />

company immediately.<br />

• Check all boxes and<br />

furniture.<br />

Make sure everything<br />

is accounted for and<br />

<strong>the</strong>re is no damage to<br />

furniture.<br />

• Set up your Utilities<br />

If you have not done so<br />

already, call to arrange<br />

an appointment to get<br />

your services hooked<br />

up. See our handy list<br />

of providers on page<br />

16.<br />

• Find a good school and<br />

register your children.<br />

Take <strong>the</strong> time now to<br />

research and register<br />

your children for<br />

school. If you are<br />

After <strong>the</strong> Move:<br />

early, put it on your calendar<br />

for <strong>the</strong> day registration<br />

opens and have all of your<br />

paperwork ready to go.<br />

• Get Road Ready.<br />

You must register your<br />

vehicle in your new city or<br />

state by going to <strong>the</strong> local<br />

tag office. Don’t forget to<br />

take this opportunity to get<br />

a new driver’s license and<br />

update <strong>the</strong> insurance on your<br />

vehicle.<br />

• Register to vote.<br />

Visit your local Board of<br />

Elections to get registered to<br />

vote, doing this now will save<br />

you a lot of time in <strong>the</strong> future.<br />

• Make sure you are getting your<br />

mail.<br />

Check with <strong>the</strong> Post Office<br />

to make sure <strong>the</strong>y are<br />

forwarding your mail from<br />

<strong>the</strong> old address to your new<br />

one.<br />

• Find your new health<br />

professionals.<br />

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