Moving Checklist
Two Months Before Your Move
- Get moving quotes if you are planning on using a professional mover
- If you need a rental truck for a “do-it-yourself-move,” contact a rental company: U Haul, Allied Van, Van Lines, Atlas World Group
- Visually prepare or design a floor plan for your furniture in your new home
- Create a list for inventory of your belongings (this is helpful in preparing a garage or moving sale)
- Keep all of your paperwork concerning the move in one file, so nothing is lost or misplaced
- Transfer all school records for your children
- Finalize your decision on a mover
- If time permits, prepare your new home for arrival (new paint, new locks, etc.)
- Consider your children in the move, plan ahead and visit our Moving with Children Guide
One Month Before Your Move
- Change your address
- Change you address with the IRS
- Make any travel arrangements where you would need an airline, train, hotel, bus or car rental
- Research the area in which you will be moving for clubs, civic organizations and churches, so that you can change your membership
- Contact medical and dental offices to retrieve records, ask these professionals for referrals and to continue your prescriptions
- Establish a new checking account if necessary
- Research local laws about home-based businesses and business licenses if you own or operate your own business
- Make an inventory of all of your belongings
- Arrange for your pets to be transported
- Use/finish household items so that there is less to pack and move
Two Weeks Before Your Move
- Forward your magazines and newspapers to your new address
- Contact all of your utilities and change your service to your new address
- Organize those helping you on the day of the move
- Be sure to confirm all travel reservations you have made
- If moving appliances, you may want to make sure they are inspected before the move
- Pack all clean clothing
- Close your bank accounts, making sure you have ample cash for the move, and transfer remaining funds to your new bank
- Prepare for the move of any infant or small children
- Review your insurance policy for coverage during your move
- Provide relatives with your travel information
- Defrost your freezer and refrigerator
Moving Day Has Arrived!
- Do a final walk through of the home to make sure all of your belongings have been removed
- Be sure to take control of all personal items that are valuable or important to you during the move
- You may want to purchase travelers checks instead of cash during the move