Moving Checklist
The key to a smooth, uneventful move is planning and organization. The following
is a checklist to help you keep track of what you need to do. Remember, the
sooner you get started, the easier your move will be!
Prior to Moving
| OBTAIN |
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Estimates from professional movers |
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Residential information packet from the Chamber of Commerce
in your new area |
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Packing materials such as bubble wrap, packing peanuts,
newspaper, various size boxes and tape |
| MEASURE YOUR FURNITURE |
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Decide where each piece will be placed in your new home and
make floor plans |
| INVENTORY YOUR POSSESSIONS |
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Decide what to take with you and what to sell or give away |
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Have a Garage Sale |
| ADDRESS CHANGE |
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Give forwarding address to post office |
| NOTIFY |
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Insurance company; auto, health, life, fire |
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Charge accounts, credit cards |
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Subscriptions |
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Relatives and friends |
| BANKING |
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Arrange for a checking account in new community and transfer
accounts |
| UTILITY COMPANIES |
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Arrange for utilities to be shut off in your current location
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Get any refunds of deposits |
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Arrange for connections in new location and transfer accounts |
| MEDICAL, DENTAL AND
PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES |
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Ask for referrals and transfer prescriptions |
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Obtain medical records |
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Have prescriptions filled |
| SCHOOLS |
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Obtain copies of school records
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| PETS |
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Change information on tags, licenses, etc. |
| THINGS TO REMEMBER |
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Clean out refrigerator and freezer and plan for food use
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Defrost freezer
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Service appliances for moving |
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Make arrangements for TV cable
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Plan with your moving coordinator insurance coverage, packing
and unpacking, labor, arrival day, shipping papers, time, and method of
expected payment |
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Plan for special child care |
Moving Day
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Clearly mark all boxes, especially those you will need
immediately |
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Put a sign on each piece of furniture with the room in which
it will be placed |
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Carry ample cash, traveler's checks or credit cards to cover
expenses until new bank account is set up |
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Transport documents, jewelry, and other valuables yourself or
use registered mail
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Plan for pets' travel arrangements and arrival to new home
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Alert close friend or relative of the route and schedule you
will travel |
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Re-check closets, drawers, etc., to make sure they are empty |
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Leave old keys, garage door openers, security codes, and
appliance warranties for new owners |
At Your New Home
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Hang a sign on each room with the name of the room and a
floor plan for the movers to follow when placing the furniture
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Obtain certified check or cashier's check for closing |
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Check on utility and telephone services |
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Register car within 5 days to avoid possible penalties |
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Apply for new state's driver's license |
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Register children in new school |
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Arrange for health care |
Welcome to your new home!
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