Moving Checklist

8 Weeks Before Your Move
  • Get estimates from moving companies.
  • Budget for moving expenses.
  • Create a "move file" to keep track of quotes, receipts and other important information.
  • Arrange to have school records and veterinarian records transferred.
7 Weeks Before Your Move
  • Ask doctors for referrals in your new city.
  • Start compiling medical, dental, shot and prescription records.
  • Gather copies of legal and financial records.
  • Call your insurance agent to see what changes you need to make to your new policy.
  • Contact health clubs, organization, and groups to cancel or transfer memberships.
6 Weeks Before Your Move
  • Plan how you will move your valuables and items that are difficult to replace items.
  • Begin purging your home of items you do not want to move.
  • Plan a garage sale if needed.
  • Check room dimensions at your new home, if possible, and make sure larger pieces of furniture will fit through the door.
5 Weeks Before Your Move
  • Order boxes and moving supplies.
  • Begin packing items you don't use often.
  • Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it is destined for.
  • File a change of address with the Postal Service, or ask them to hold your mail at the post office in your new city.
4 Weeks Before Your Move
  • Reserve your moving company.
  • Notify these utility services of your move (both at your old and new locations):
    • Electric
    • Water
    • Gas
    • Telephone
    • Cable/Satellite and internet
    • Sewer
3 Weeks Before Your Move
  • Plan how to transport your plants.
  • Dispose of flammables, corrosives, and poisons.
2 Weeks Before Your Move
  • Notify these professional services of your move:
    • Doctor
    • Dentist
    • Financial Planner
    • Health Insurance Provider
    • Insurance Agent
    • Schools
  • Notify these services/accounts of your move:
    • Bank/Credit Union/Finance Companies
    • Credit Card Companies
    • Home care service providers (lawn, exterminator, snow removal etc.)
    • Newspapers
    • Pharmacy
    • Notify these government offices of your move:
    • City/County Tax Assessor
    • State Vehicle Registration
    • Social Security Administration
    • State/Federal Tax Bureau (IRS)
    • Veterans Administration
  • Arrange to be off from work on moving day.
  • Assemble a folder of important info about your house for the next home owner.
2 Weeks Before Your Move
  • Review your moving plans with your moving consultant. Email or call with questions.
  • Notify friends and family of your new address.
  • Pack an essentials box to keep with you during the move.
  • Drain gas and oil from lawn equipment, gas grills, heaters, etc.
  • Empty and defrost refrigerator at least 24 hours before the move.
  • Fill any prescriptions you will need during the move.
Moving Day
  • Be familiar with our packing and loading tips and personally supervise hired labor.
  • Place carpet, floor and door frame protectors throughout your home.
  • Load goods in a pre-designated order, saving "last load" items for the rear of your shipment.
  • Check every room and closet one last time to make sure nothing is left behind.
  • Call the local service center to have your loaded moving trailer picked up.
  • Leave a note with your new address so that future residents can forward stray mail.
Moving In
  • Pick up any mail being held at the local post office
  • Unload your items and begin organizing your new home.
After the Move
  • Keep all receipts and documents in your move file and store it in an easy-to-remember location.
  • Get a new driver's license and automobile tags, register to vote, etc.
  • Enjoy your new home
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