{"id":1587,"date":"2016-02-18T20:38:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T20:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/suddath-sws-workers@2x-2.png"},"modified":"2024-07-29T10:38:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T14:38:16","slug":"important-things-to-know-about-documentation-when-moving","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/moving-tips\/important-things-to-know-about-documentation-when-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2 Most Important Things to Know About Documentation When Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-classic\">It\u2019s easy to lose track of important documents when you\u2019re moving.\u00a0Use these moving tips on documentation to help you get ready for the big day.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Use a documents checklist.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/moving-company\/\">Domestic moving<\/a> documents you may need are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Birth certificates<\/li>\n<li>Financial records<\/li>\n<li>Home mortgage information<\/li>\n<li>Legal papers<\/li>\n<li>Medical records<\/li>\n<li>School transcripts<\/li>\n<li>Veterinary records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/moving-company\/international-movers\/\">International moving<\/a> documents you may need include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passports for each member of your family<\/li>\n<li>Visas and work permits<\/li>\n<li>Multiple copies of employment contracts<\/li>\n<li>Letters stating length of stay, housing arrangements and salary<\/li>\n<li>Immunization records<\/li>\n<li>Consulate contact information for your new residence<\/li>\n<li>Embassy contact information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. 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