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.

One Month Before your move

• Change your address — you can do this online.
• Change your address with the IRS — you can do this online.
• Make any travel arrangements where you will need an airline, train, hotel, bus or car rental.
• Research the area into which you will be moving for clubs, civic organizations and churches, so that you can change your membership.
• Contact medical and dental offices to receive records, asking these professionals for referrals and continuing prescriptions.
• Establish a new checking account.
• Research local laws about home-based businesses and business licenses if you own or operate your own business.
• Make an inventory list of all of your belongings.
• Arrange for your pets to be transported.
• Use up or finish and discard household items so that there is less to pack and move.

Two Weeks Before your move

• Forward your magazines to your new address.
• Forward your newspaper to your new address.
• Forward your old email to your new email address.
• Contact all of your utilities and change your service to your new address.
• Organize those helping you on the day of the move.
• Confirm all travel reservations you have made.
• If moving appliances, 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. The remainder of the funds should be transferred to your new bank.
• Keep important documents and valuables close at hand during the move.
• 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.

We have provided some informative links for you and your family that will make your transition smooth.

• USPS Movers Guide
• Personal Moving Planner
• Moving Guide