Relocating from within the continental United States to Maryland and before you leave your state, consider the following:
Address Change

• Post Office: Give the Post Office your forwarding address;
• Send a change of address to your charge accounts and credit cards;
• Subscriptions: Don't forget to provide forwarding information to any subscription you want to continue receiving. This often requires several weeks’ notice in advance of your move.

Bank

• Transfer funds and arrange check cashing in your new city;
• Arrange for credit references from your place of origin. Your mortgage company of choice will need the names, addresses and account information.

Insurance

• Notify your insurers of your new location so they can take the necessary steps to adjust your coverages: life, health, fire & auto.

Utility Companies

• For information about gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage, etc., check this link: Local Utility Companies, for the utility companies in the Maryland area;
• You may be owed refunds of deposits on your existing utility accounts, possibly with interest. Check it out.

Delivery Companies

• Stop deliveries. Arrange to stop the pick-up and/or delivery of laundry, newspaper. Change over or terminate services.

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

• Ask your doctor or dentist for referrals; transfer prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain copies of your birth records, medical records, etc.

Pets

• Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, quarantine, etc.

And Don't Forget to....

• Empty freezer; plan use of foods;
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors;
• Have appliances serviced for moving;
• Make arrangements for your TV and antenna;
• Return your cable TV box and get your deposit back;
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped;
• Check with your moving counselor, insurance carrier, packing and unpacking labor, regarding arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment;
• Plan for special care needs of infants and pets.

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From 6 Weeks to Move-in Day:

• Carry enough cash or traveler's checks to cover the cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in the new city;
• Carry jewelry and documents yourself or use U.S. registered mail;
• Plan for transportation of pets; they can be poor traveling companions if unhappy;
• Let close friends or relatives know your route and schedule that you will travel, including overnight stops; use them as message headquarters;
• Double check closets, drawers, and shelves to be sure they are empty;
• Leave old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or owner.

Engage a regionally capable relocation real estate agent and look for these services:

• A relocation package with moving information;
• A local area orientation tour to help you locate the following:
• Banks
• Pharmacies
• Veterinarians
• Clothing stores
• Repair work
• Sports facilities
• Cinemas
• Grocery stores
• Doctor/dentist/hospital
• Schools
• Church preferences
• Specialty stores
• Cultural/art facilities
• Public parks
• Military installations
• Referrals for language training or interpretation services;
• Assistance with registering with home country embassy (if relocating internationally);
• Referrals for local boarding facilities for pets or quarantine information if applicable;
• Information on obtaining a driver’s license through the local  Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
• Information on public transportation systems;
• Information on purchasing or leasing a home;
• Free Internet access to the real estate agent’s multiple list system (MLS), showing all the available Homes for Sale in your geographic area of interest;
• Tours of the homes that interest you;
• Negotiation for the purchase/lease of a home;
• Coordination of closing procedures;
• Assistance with utility hook-ups and other move-in related matters;
• Assistance with school identification, registration, interview and enrollment administration matters;

If you are interested in renting a home, you will find single family homes, apartments, condominiums, duplexes, town homes and rooms for rent in Maryland. There is a significant demand for rentals and when rentals come on the market they are soon rented.  If you need to rent a home, contact your "The Answer Team Real Estate Network" real estate agent for current listings of homes for rent and their guidance on the rates and fees applicable in their area.

• Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water, and garbage.
• Ask the U.S. Postal letter carrier for mail he/she may be holding for your arrival.
• Have new address recorded on your driver's license through the local  Motor Vehicle Administration.
• Visit city offices and register for voting;
• Register your car through the local  Motor Vehicle Administrationshortly after establishing your residence;
• Obtain a car inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership;
• Apply for your new state driver's license;
• Register your family in your new place of worship;
• Register your children in school;
• Arrange for medical services, such as doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.