Here are some things to think about when you are getting ready to move from your old home into your new one! There are lots of details to think about, but if you plan ahead it will make everything go smoothly.
Generally you want to change over the utilities as of the date of closing on your new home – it’s best to call a couple of weeks ahead to ensure continuous service. Here are the contact numbers:
Electricity: Dominion Virginia Power 1-888-667-3000 (Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday)
Gas – City of Richmond, Henrico County and Chesterfield County: City of Richmond Dept. of Public Utilities (804) 644-3000
Water, Sewer & Refuse Pickup
City of Richmond – City of Richmond Dept. of Public Utilities (804) 644-3000
Henrico County – Henrico County Public Utilities (804) 501-4274
Chesterfield County – Chesterfield County Public Utilities (804) 748-1291
Phone, Internet and/or Cable:
Comcast 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278). Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Verizon 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966) (Hours 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Friday)
Recycling Curbside
City of Richmond 804-646-0999
Henrico County 804-340-0900
Chesterfield County 804-748-1297
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority 804-340-0900
Change of Address
You can either do a change of address with the post office or you can file online here>>
Be sure to update friends, relatives, credit cards and subscriptions. Remember to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of your new address.
Voter Registration
City of Richmond 804-646-5950
Henrico County 804-501-4347
Chesterfield County 804-748-1471
Newspaper
Richmond Times Dispatch 804-644-4181
Insurance
Notify company of new location for coverages: life, health, fire and auto
Long Distance Moves
Banks – transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city. Transfer safe deposit box.
Medical, Dental, Prescription Historys – ask your doctor or dentist for referrals, transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.
Pets – ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc. Transfer your pet’s veterinarian records.
Schools – arrange for school to transfer records or secure transcripts.
