Moving Checklist
Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you have to get done before you move? Well take a deep breath and relax because here is a checklist for all of your moving to-do’s. This checklist has from one month prior to moving all the way until you are unpacking.
One month before moving
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Change your address with the post office and IRS
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Hire a moving company or rent a moving vehicle
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Transfer or get copies of medical records (and school records if you have children).
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Update your insurance policies (Home, auto etc.)
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Check with your insurance company to see if your belongings are covered during the move.
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Cancel your plans with cable, telephone, newspaper, lawn, and home security companies
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Change your address with magazine and newspaper subscriptions and creditors.
2 Weeks Prior to moving
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Cancel utility service for the day after your move date.
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Purchase packing supplies (boxes, tape, markers, and so on).
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Make travel arrangements on moving day and any special arrangements for small children and/or pets
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Start packing, boxing items systematically and labeling them accordingly. If you can, type out a list of what general items are in each box so you have a master list.
** Neat Note** Set aside items you will need immediately and make a note to load
this box up last
1 Week Prior to moving
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Confirm reservation with moving company or rental truck company.
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Gather and set aside important documents (don’t pack these—carry them with you during the move)
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Close/transfer bank accounts (if switching banks) and order checks with your new address.
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Send out change of address cards to friends, relatives, neighbors and organizations
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Clean! (appliances, carpet, walls)
Day before the move
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Take out cash to give as tips to the movers (if you hired)
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Buy bottles of water for you and anyone helping you
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Pack the last of your items and leave out one small suitcase for your pajamas and toiletries.
MOVING DAY!
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Write down utility meter readings to check against final bill.
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Supervise movers (if you hired) and confirm final details (address, delivery time, and so on).
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Arrive at your new house before the movers do.
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Let a friend or family member know your travel plans.
After you have moved
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Change your address with DMV— update driver’s license and plates (if moving out of state). Allow about two weeks for arrival.
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Change your address with your employer
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