Transfer Utilities
Complete step-by-step checklist to transfer utilities covering schedule disconnects at old home and pay old final balances, and essential action items.
Schedule disconnects at old home
Tell power/gas companies when to turn off old service
Pay old final balances
Verify and pay final utility invoices from old address
Transfer shared accounts
Move accounts to new address if companies cover both areas
Confirm new utility starts
Double check start times match your move-in calendar
Verify utility refund status
Request refund of deposit balances from old utility firms
Confirm stop of old auto-pay
Deactivate auto-bill pulls on old closed utility accounts
Record disconnection codes
Save disconnect confirmation numbers in a file folder
Schedule water meter checks
Confirm city did final water read on disconnect day
Update internet move plans
Coordinate return of old router equipment to provider
Confirm gas shut-off safety
Ensure gas agency shut off and locked old gas meters