Moving to Boston

Whether you're moving to Boston from out of state or moving within Boston, you got to keep your moving organized. To oversee the address change, utilities and moving companies can be a little overwhelming. We hope that this moving guild will help you to manage the moving to Boston

1. Address Change
2. Utilities: Gas
3. Utilities: Electricity
4. Water and Sewer
5. TV, Phone and Interne
6. Home Owner's Insurance
7. Register to vote

Address Change

It doesn't matter if you're moving permanently or temporarily; you should change your address with the USPS so your mail will be forwarded to your new address. you should also change you address with the RMV. You can do so on-line via the links below:

• Change your address with the post office
• Change your address with the RMV

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Utilities: Gas

Transfer or open a new account before you move to your new home in Boston. If you're moving to a condominium, check with the management if the condo fees include gas.

• NStar - Start or stop service or Transfer service to a new address

• KeySpan - Start or stop service or Transfer service to a new address

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Utilities: Electricity

Transfer or open a new account before you move to your new home in Boston. Ask your neighbors, realtor or property manager which company provide the electricity to the area. Don't stay in the dark...

• NStar - Start or stop service or Transfer service to a new address

• Mass Electric - Start service or Stop service

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Water and sewer service

If you're moving to a single family home, you'll need to check that the water and sewer services are transferred to you. If you live in a condominium, than you don't need to worry about it - it is included in your monthly association fees.

• Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
• Boston water and sewer commission

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TV, Phone and Internet

Most of the companies will offer you a bundle package for your TV, Internet and Phone. Make sure you're taking a full advantage of promotions they are offering to new users.

• Comcast  - Transfer or start your service
• RCN - Setup new service

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Home Owner's Insurance

We all familiar with Murphy's Low... Insure yourself before you close on the property. It is not expansive and well worth it. Check with your auto insurer for discounts.

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Register to Vote

It doesn't matter if you're moving within the city or relocating from another city, you'll need to re-register to vote. The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth is the one who is in-charge of new registrations, but you can always register with the DMV.

• Request a registration form online to mail in
• Find your city clerks office and hours of operation

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