Moving Checklist

Six to Eight Weeks Before Move Date

• Review your relocation package (if you have one) to determine your moving and moving company benefits.
• Contact a reputable mover.  Check with the Better Business Bureau should you need assistance choosing the right mover.
• Decide whether you will do some packing or if you will have the moving company handle the packing for you.
• Set your date for the move to occur.
• Arrange for storage unit if needed. 
• Begin making an inventory list and/or take pictures, room by room of all items to be packed and moved.
• Start a log and keep receits of all moving expenses as they may be tax deductible.
• Give Schools and Day Care Centers notice of move.
• Arange for school records to be transferred.
• Arrange for copies of medical records and possible referrals to new physicians.
• Notify insurance companies of changes and new policies needed.
• As you begin to pack your items, label each box with destination room.
• Put all important papers in a fire safe box and keep in a safe place for the move.

Four to Six Weeks Before Move Date

• Notify the post office that you are moving.  Forms can be picked up at any post office, from your mail carrier or online at www.usps.com.
• Begin useing items in the pantry and freezer and only buy what you will need prior to the move.
• Prepair a list of friends, relatives and vendors you do business with that will need to know of your move.  Below is a possible list of people to notify.

Two to Three Weeks Before Moving Date 

• Notify your mover of any changes to items being moved, move dates, etc.
• Have a going away party for children and friends.
• Make family travel plans hotel rooms, car rental, airline tickets, etc).
• If driving, have your car serviced.

One to Two Weeks Before Moving Date

• Have Draperies & Rugs cleaned.  Leave them in the plastic wrap they are returned in for the move.
• Empty any lockers at the health club, bowling alley, etc.
• Return library books, videos, etc.
• Make a list of items you plan to keep with you during the move inclding important papersm jewelry, etc.
• Arrange for disconnection of transfers of utilities.  Make sure to keep utilities in your name for the move date.
• Arrange to have utilties turned on at your new address.

One to Two Days Before Moving Day

• Defrost refrigerator and freezer
• Purchase Travelers Checks if needed
• Reconcile and close bank accounts.
• Complete packing

Moving Day

• Remain on the premises while movers are packing and loading the truck.
• Make sure the mover has the correct delivery address.
• Prior to leaving, make sure there are no items left behind, water is shut off, furnace and a/c are shut off, light switches turned off, utilities arranged for disconnection, windows shut and locked, old house keys surrendered.
• Clean the house.

Delivery Day

• Remain on the premises while movers are moving items into your new home.
• Check all items as the are unloaded for damage.  if you notice damage, let the mover know asap and make a note on movers paperwork (bill of lading) of damage.

After Move (Settling In)

• Check with post office to make sure mail is being forwarded.
• Register to Vote with your County Clerks Office
• Register your vehicle with the Dept. of Motor Vehicles
• Get a new driver's license at the local Dept. of Motor Vehicles
• Have your new veterinarian register your pets.