Moving Checklist
6 - 8 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE
* 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
4-6 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE
* 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
* Begin packing
* Make travel arrangements
* Request relocation package from chamber of commerce of new town
2-3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE
* 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
1-5 DAYS BEFORE MOVE
* 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
MOVING DAY
* Disassemble beds
* Double-check that all cupboards, closets, dishwasher and other appliances are empty
* Give movers tour and instructions for what is being moved
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF MOVE
* Change address:
* Driver's license
* Auto registration
* Voter registration
* Re-establish safe deposit box
* Enjoy new home!
