A couple of weeks ago, I got a job offer out on the west coast of Canada, and while I'm excited, it'll be the biggest I've ever made. My new home is almost 3000 miles away from my current one. Moving from one state or province to another also comes with its own set of required preps and things to do that you don't even have to consider if you're staying in the same one.

Paperwork and official documents

A big part of prepping for a move like this is doing the research ahead of time to figure out what documents are going to need to be changed and things like figuring out your new insurance. Here are the things your going to want to remember to research, and do ahead of time if possible:

Get a new driver's license for your new state or province. Many places have rules that state you should be updating these documents within 30 days of living at your new home.