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1 MONTH BEFORE MOVE
Collect important papers and store them in a safe place.
Prepare a list of what you will keep, sell, giveaway and donate.
Determine what you will move and what items the movers will move.
Give your landlord notice in writing.
Compile a list of important new phone numbers.
Hire a moving company. Schedule the move.
Use a detailed labeling system. Label each box with its associated room and a general description of the items inside.
Pack and label boxes of seldom used items.
Appraise high-value items in case of future claims.
Arrange for childcare.
Contact your child’s new school. Notify them of your upcoming move to the area.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce or Visitor’s Bureau in your new town. Request a relocation pack.
Make arrangements to pick up the following important records:
Birth
Doctors
Dentist
Legal
School Documents
Veterinarian

2 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE
Confirm your moving date and time with your moving company.
Arrange for professional cleaning of your old home.
Arrange to board your pets on moving day.
Coordinate disconnect/connect dates with gas, electric, fuel, water, telephone, Internet, cellular and cable TV companies. Get refunds for any deposits made.
Arrange cancellation of newspaper deliveries and start up new subscriptions.
Pack and label boxes of items you won’t need for the next couple of weeks.
Dispose of any flammable items.
Plan meals that will use up the food in your freezer.
Transfer current prescriptions to a drugstore in your new town.
Clear out your safety deposit box.
Contact your bank to find out how to transfer your financial accounts.
Transfer home, medical, fire and auto insurance to your new home.
Complete a mail-forwarding card at the Post Office.
Pick up change of address cards at the Post Office and start sending them to:
Accountant
Veterinarian
Credit Cards
Catalog Companie
Magazine Subscriptions
Insurance Companies
Alumni Association
Share Registrars
Dentist
Charities
Past Employers – W2 forms
Investment Companies
Attorney
Stockbroker
Doctors
Church/Synagogue
Pension Company
IRA’s
Banks/Credit Unions
Veterinarian
Friends/Relatives
Clubs
Service Contracts

 

 

 
Pack the following vital documents in a safe, secure place
Bank Records
Vehicle Titles
Military Records
Marriage License
Tax Records
School Records
Birth Certificates
Medical Records
Mortgage
Stock Certificates
THE DAY BEFORE
Defrost and clean your refrigerator.
Clean your stove.
Make sure your payment check is ready for the mover.
Pack your former town’s phone book for future correspondence.
Make sure dry cleaning is picked up, videos are dropped off and books or borrowed items are returned.
Notify police if your previous home will be unoccupied after you move out.
THE DAY OF THE MOVE
Confirm mover’s arrival time.
Keep important documents and keys handy.
Pack valuable, irreplaceable items in your vehicle.
Keep an inventory of all your belongings and boxes and give a copy to the movers.
Verify mover has the correct address, phone number and directions to your new home.
Take pets to the vet or a boarder for the day.
Double-check closets, attic, basement, garage, etc.
Lock windows and doors; turn off lights.
Turn in keys to landlord or real estate company.
Leave your old home once movers are on their way to the new home.
Meet movers promptly at your new home.
Supervise placement of boxes and furniture.
Check to see if utilities and phones are working.
Leave an extra set of keys with a trusted friend.
Before the movers leave, check for damaged items.
Many of your moving expenses are tax deductible, so keep your receipts. For information call the IRS and request “Tax Information On Moving Expenses.”
MOVING LARGE OR FRAGILE ITEMS:
Get measurements of doors and hallways in your new home.
Measure furniture to make sure it will fit, both in the room and through the doors.
Consult with movers about arranging a hoist for extra large or heavy objects.
Can furniture legs be removed?
Can you remove the door of a large refrigerator or freezer?
Pack electronics separately and check owners manuals for special instructions.
Back up computer on hard disk.
Wrap breakables in soft paper, then pack in shredded newspaper. Mark “FRAGILE.”
FOR DO-IT-YOURSELF MOVERS:
Reserve moving truck and equipment at least one month in advance of move.
Purchase boxes, markers and packing tape, get dollies, padding and loading ramp.


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