What Paperwork Do I Need?

What Paperwork Do I Need?

When your move is just around the corner, gather the paperwork and records you’ll need to take with you. To get started, review the following Paperwork Checklist. Paperwork Checklist Military Orders and Identification: Make sure you know what papers you need to bring with you and which will be forwarded to your next duty station. Vehicle Information: Include title or lien papers, lease agreements, inspection papers, vehicle registration, driver’s licenses, and insurance paperwork. Personal Family and Medical Information: Include marriage license or divorce decree (if applicable), birth certificates, adoption papers, passports, and medical and dental records. School Information: Include school and university records, immunizations, and any certificates of completion or diplomas. Legal Paperwork: Include a copy of all wills, powers of attorney for finances and health care, and trusts. (Leave the original will with the executor or a trusted friend or adviser. Never travel with the original will and never place it in a safe deposit box where it may be difficult to retrieve.) Pet Paperwork: Include veterinary records, licensing documentation, and pedigree papers. Financial Paperwork: Include bank or brokerage firm account information, tax information, and records of any public assistance received, such as Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits. Moving Receipts: Keep all receipts related to your move. Put them in a central place, such as a separate file folder or even a shoe box. You’ll need these receipts to qualify for reimbursements or tax deductions. Other: ___________________________________________________________

Managing Your Military Travel Card

When you receive PCS orders, you probably will be issued a military travel card. This card—similar to a credit card—comes in handy when paying for moving expenses, but it also must be used wisely to avoid running up extra expenses. Follow these steps to manage your travel card:

• Use your card only for authorized move-related purchases. Pay for personal items with your own moving fund.



• Keep the receipts for any items purchased with the travel card. You will need this paperwork when filing for your reimbursement check.



• File for reimbursement promptly so the money will be there when the travel card bill arrives.

If you have any questions about how the military travel card works, ask your chain of command or travel card monitor.

Will My Family Still Qualify for WIC? The purpose of the Women, Infants, and Children program, better known as WIC, is to ensure that pregnant women and young children receive the nutrition they need. Low-income women who are pregnant, breast-feeding an infant, or who have a child under 5 years old may qualify. WIC is available in each state and at most military installations overseas. If you qualify for the WIC program, you will receive: Healthy foods Nutrition education and counseling Referrals to other health, welfare, and social service agencies If you already receive WIC and are about to move, try to get recertified as close to your move date as possible. Talk to your base family center for more details. To find your local WIC office in the United States, visit www.fns.usda.gov/wic. Overseas locations are listed at www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/.