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Before you start packing
Before boxes start filling up, gather the documents that are easy to lose track of during a move: property papers, ID documents, vehicle documents, warranty cards and appliance manuals, insurance policies and school or medical records. Keep these together in one bag or folder that travels with you personally, not in the moving truck.
Documents to gather first
- Property or rental agreement.
- ID and address proof documents.
- Vehicle RC, insurance and PUC.
- Appliance warranty cards and bills.
- Health and life insurance policies.
- School, medical and other family records.
Appliance warranties and your new address
Most warranty terms are tied to the purchase date and product, not your address, so a move alone doesn't affect coverage. What does change is which service centre is convenient, and sometimes installation-linked warranties (like some air conditioners) may need the installation details updated with the new address for a future service visit.
Before moving large appliances, note their current condition with a few photos — this is useful both for the movers' liability and for your own records if something is damaged in transit.
Utility accounts: close, transfer or update
Utilities rarely close themselves when you move out, and a forgotten account can keep billing you at the old address. Go through each one deliberately:
- Electricity and gas — request a final reading and closure, or transfer if the provider allows it.
- Water and property maintenance charges — confirm the final bill before handover.
- Internet and DTH/cable — schedule disconnection or relocation in advance, as some providers need a few days' notice.
- Any subscription tied to your old address for delivery, like groceries or newspapers.
Update your address where it matters
Beyond utilities, a short list of places benefit from an address update soon after moving: bank accounts, insurance policies, vehicle RC, and any subscription or delivery service you plan to keep. Doing this within the first few weeks avoids a scramble later when a delivery or a renewal notice goes to the wrong address.
Settling-in checklist
Once the essentials are unpacked, a short pass through this list closes out the move properly.
First two weeks after moving
- Confirm final bills and closures for all old-address utilities.
- Set up or transfer utilities at the new address.
- Update address with bank, insurer and vehicle registration where required.
- Re-check appliance installation details for any address-linked warranty terms.
- File all gathered documents back into your regular record-keeping system.
Frequently asked questions
Does moving house affect my appliance warranty?
Usually not — most warranties are tied to the product and purchase date, not the address. Installation-linked warranties on some products may need updated details for future service visits.
How early should I schedule utility disconnection?
A week or two ahead is safest, since some providers — especially internet and DTH — need advance notice to schedule a technician visit.
What's the single most important thing to keep with me during a move?
A folder with ID documents, property papers and vehicle documents, kept with you personally rather than packed with general boxes.
Should I photograph appliances before a move?
Yes — a quick photo of each appliance's condition before the move is useful evidence if anything is damaged in transit.
Can CheckMyWarranty help track a move?
You can use it to keep warranty and document records organised before and after a move, but it doesn't manage utility transfers or address updates with other institutions directly.
