Moving Checklist
| Done | 6-8 Weeks Before Move | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Get estimates for movers or rental truck | ||
| Schedule movers or rental truck | ||
| Determine furniture layout for new home | ||
| Make inventory of household items | ||
| Arrange for school transfer | ||
| Ask for doctor and dental referrals; arrange for transfer of medical and dental records | ||
| Fill out change-of-address card with post office | ||
| Clean out all closets and drawers |
| Done | 4-6 Weeks Before Move | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Get packing supplies: boxes, packing paper, tape, markers | ||
| Use up or dispose of food, cleaning supplies, and hazardous materials | ||
| Have garage sale/donate unwanted items | ||
| Arrange for carpet and drapery cleaning | ||
| Arrange for house cleaning | ||
| Arrange for move of pets | ||
| Arrange for move of plants | ||
| Arrange for utilities (cancel old; start new): | ||
| Electricity | ||
| Gas | ||
| Water/sewer | ||
| Telephone/DSL | ||
| Garbage/recycling | ||
| Cable/satellite | ||
| Arrange for transfer of homeowner's/renter's insurance | ||
| Begin packing | ||
| Make travel arrangements | ||
| Request relocation package from chamber of commerce of new town |
| Done | 2-3 Weeks Before Move | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Set aside critical documents and items you will keep with you | ||
| Transfer prescriptions | ||
| Change address: | ||
| Family and friends | ||
| Newspaper | ||
| Magazines | ||
| Bank accounts | ||
| Health, life, and auto insurance policies | ||
| Credit card bills | ||
| Employer |
| Done | 1-5 Days Before Move | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Defrost freezer | ||
| Empty ice maker and ice cube trays in case of power shutdown | ||
| Clean refrigerator, stove, and oven | ||
| Disconnect and drain appliances for move | ||
| Drain fuel from power equipment | ||
| Close out safe deposit box | ||
| Confirm travel arrangements | ||
| Confirm arrival time of movers/pick-up time of rental truck | ||
| Have payment and snacks ready for movers | ||
| Gather and clean outdoor furniture | ||
| Return cable box, cable modem, DSL modem if necessary | ||
| Organize keys | ||
| Clean house | ||
| Finish packing | ||
| Prepare food for moving day |
| Done | Moving Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Disassemble beds | ||
| Double-check that all cupboards, closets, dishwasher and other appliances are empty | ||
| Give movers tour and instructions for what is being moved |
| Done | Within 30 Days of Move | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Change address | ||
| Driver's license | ||
| Auto registration | ||
| Voter registration | ||
| Re-establish safe deposit box | ||
| Enjoy new home! |
