Moving Checklist

4 Weeks Before

• Clean out your closets, attic, basement, cabinets and shelves. Have a garage sale or discard anything you don't need.
• Donate unwanted items to charitable organizations
• Take a complete inventory of items to be moved - videotape each room, closet and storage area.
• Keep a detailed record and receipts of your moving expenses for income tax purposes. This includes transportation, lodging, meals, etc.
• Reserve a truck or contact a moving company
• Send out address change notifications
• Collect your Vital Records (medical, insurance, school, tax, etc.)
• Check your Homeowners Insurance. It may be applied to your new residence. Be sure to coordinate insurance so you're immediately covered on your new residence.
• Check on club membership fees. The money may be refunded or you might consider transferring/selling the membership to a friend.

3 Weeks Before

• Find boxes & packing materials
• Begin packing items you won't be using
• Make travel/hotel/car reservations
• Ask your physician and dentist for referrals in the new location.
 

2 Weeks Before

• Plan for special needs of infants & small children
• Consult a veterinarian about pet transportation
• Cancel any home delivery services
• Transfer bank accounts to your new area
• Begin serious packing of your remaining household items

1 Week Before

• Pick up items you've loaned out or had serviced
• Return borrowed items such as videos & library books
• Transfer prescriptions to a pharmacy in the area
• Check to make sure you didn't leave anything at the dry cleaners
• Drain fuel from power equipment
• Use up food on hand
• Defrost refrigerator & freezer
• Pack a travel kit
• Help prepare your children for the move and trip by providing them with their own special treasures. Set aside toys and games for the kids and pack a box of snacks for your trip.
• Check that all appliances are off & leave refrigerator/freezer door ajar
• Leave all keys and garage door openers needed by new occupant
• Turn off lights & heat