Moving can be stressful, but planning for the big day can help set your mind at ease.

Contact utility and service providers to disconnect or transfer service. Otherwise, residents who move in after you may live on your dime. Keep a record of all your cancellation notices just in case. Remember to have your new address available during the call.

• gas electric
• cable/telephone/internet
• cellular service
• insurance company (rental/home, automotive, life)
• water/sewage

Check with your local school district to determine which school(s) your child(ren) will attend. Ask the district what documents are required for enrollment.

Keep records where they can be easily accessed when moving.

Pick a date to start forwarding your mail. Let your postal driver know that you are moving. Update your mailing address. To help avoid an missed communications, make sure you change your address with the United States Postal Service as well as with your credit card, insurance companies and bank so you get timely service alerts and information. Some companies may also allow you to update your information using your mobile and online banking applications.

Do a walk-through of both homes. At the new house, use your moving checklist to make sure you have all your boxes and other belongings. At the old house, make sure the water and lights are off, the doors are locked, and all your closets, drawers, basement, crawl space and attic spaces are empty.

Some of the information above along with a more in depth list of Moving must-dos is available using the following link: https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en/home-ownership/moving-checklist.