| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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! | ||||