So you’ve gotten all your stuff from your old place to the new one.  Congratulations!  Now what?  Many things that you need to do may be forgotten in the excitement of the move.  Here are a few common things that you need to do after you get into your new place.You should locate the police stations, fire stations and hospitals near you in case you need them.  Knowing the location of these is important.

Find the post office.  You’ll need to get your mail all set up, including forwarding and making companies and other people award of your new address.

Find out where other vital services are located in your new community.  Banks, doctors, veterinarians and schools are examples of these.

Determine where the shopping areas are in your new neighborhood.  You’ll need to find grocery stores, department stores, malls and more.

Find out about garbage service.  You’ll need to find out what day it’s picked up on and what to do with recyclable materials.  Many times your apartment complex will take care of this, but you’ll still have to know the details.

Find the DMV.  While this can be an unpleasant experience, you still need to get a new drivers license if you’ve moved to a new state.

Make your insurance company aware of your new location.  This may affect your payments.  If you have to, seek out a new insurance agent in the local area.

Find dentists and doctors for your family.  Waiting until these services are needed will make it harder in the end, so find them now.  Ask your neighbors and coworkers for recommendations.