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

• 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