Use this timeline from SCANA Energy to keep you on track for a smooth move.
One Month Before Moving
A Week or Two Before Moving
On Moving Day
After Arriving At New Home
One Month Before Moving
- Sign up online or call us at 1-877-GO SCANA to sign up for service if you’ll be moving within our service area.
- Be sure to fill out change of address order forms at the post office.
- Fill out an IRS change of address form.
- Make arrangements with a moving company or reserve a rental truck. Be sure to get several quotes and look for a company that is fully insured and bonded. Read additional moving tips from SCANA.
- Make travel arrangements, if necessary, with airlines, buses, car rental agencies and hotels.
- Obtain medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription histories. Ask your doctor and dentist for referrals and be sure to transfer your prescriptions. Electronic records may make this unnecessary, but it's best to be sure.
- Set up a bank and checking account in your new city.
- Self employed? Check into the laws and requirements of your new city regarding home-based businesses, professional accreditation, business licenses and other self employment labor laws
- Take inventory of your belongings before they're packed, in case you need to file an insurance claim. Document your belongings with pictures or videotape. Record serial numbers of electronic equipment.
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A Week or Two Before Moving
- Switch utility services to your new address. Inform electric, disposal, water, newspaper, magazine subscription, telephone and cable companies of your move.
- Confirm travel reservations.
- Have appliances serviced for moving.
- Close bank accounts and have your funds wired to your new bank. Before closing, be sure there are no outstanding checks or automatic payments that haven't been processed. Collect valuables from safe-deposit boxes.
- Make copies of any important documents.
- Call your insurance agent to ensure you'll be covered through your homeowner's or renter's policy during the move.
- Give a close friend or relative your travel route and schedule.
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On Moving Day
- Double check closets, drawers, shelves, attic, basement, and garage one last time.
- Carry important documents, currency and jewelry yourself, or, if necessary, use registered mail.
- Carry traveler's checks for quick, available funds.
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After Arriving At New Home
- Renew your driver's license, auto registration and tags.
- Revise your will and other legal papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees.
- Locate the hospitals, police stations, veterinarian and fire stations near your home. Be sure that all family members know the new emergency procedures!
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