| MOVING CHECKLIST | | | |
| DONE | 6-8 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE | NOTES | | |
| Get estimates for movers or rental truck | | | |
| Schedule movers or rental truck | | | |
| Determine furniture layout for new home | | | |
| Make inventory of household items | | | |
| Arrange for school transfer | | | |
| Ask for doctor and dental referrals; arrange for transfer of medical and dental records | | | |
| Fill out change-of-address card with post office | | | |
| Clean out all closets and drawers | | | |
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| DONE | 4-6 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE | NOTES | | |
| Get packing supplies: boxes, packing paper, tape, markers | | | |
| Use up or dispose of food, cleaning supplies, and hazardous materials | | | |
| Have garage sale/donate unwanted items | | | |
| Arrange for carpet and drapery cleaning | | | |
| Arrange for house cleaning | | | |
| Arrange for move of pets | | | |
| Arrange for move of plants | | | |
| Arrange for utilities (cancel old; start new): | | | |
| Electricity | | | |
| Gas | | | |
| Water/sewer | | | |
| Telephone/DSL | | | |
| Garbage/recycling | | | |
| Cable/satellite | | | |
| Arrange for transfer of homeowner's/renter's insurance Arrange for transfer of homeowner's/renter's insurance | | | |
| Begin packing | | | |
| Make travel arrangements | | | |
| Request relocation package from chamber of commerce of new town | | | |
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| DONE | 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE | NOTES | | |
| Set aside critical documents and items you will keep with you | | | |
| Transfer prescriptions | | | |
| Change address: | | | |
| Family and friends | | | |
| Newspaper | | | |
| Magazines | | | |
| Bank accounts | | | |
| Health, life, and auto insurance policies | | | |
| Credit card bills | | | |
| Employer | | | |
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| DONE | 1-5 DAYS BEFORE MOVE | NOTES | | |
| Defrost freezer | | | |
| Empty ice maker and ice cube trays in case of power shutdown | | | |
| Clean refrigerator, stove, and oven | | | |
| Disconnect and drain appliances for move | | | |
| Drain fuel from power equipment | | | |
| Close out safe deposit box | | | |
| Confirm travel arrangements | | | |
| Confirm arrival time of movers/pick-up time of rental truck | | | |
| Have payment and snacks ready for movers | | | |
| Gather and clean outdoor furniture | | | |
| Return cable box, cable modem, DSL modem if necessary | | | |
| Organize keys | | | |
| Clean house | | | |
| Finish packing | | | |
| Prepare food for moving day | | | |
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| DONE | MOVING DAY | NOTES | | |
| Disassemble beds | | | |
| Double-check that all cupboards, closets, dishwasher and other appliances are empty | | | |
| Give movers tour and instructions for what is being moved | | | |
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| DONE | WITHIN 30 DAYS OF MOVE | NOTES | | |
| Change address: | | | |
| Driver's license Driver's license | | | |
| Auto registration | | | |
| Voter registration | | | |
| Re-establish safe deposit box | | | |
| Enjoy new home! | | | |
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