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| 6-8 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE | |
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| 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 | | |
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| 4-6 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE | | |
| | 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 | | |
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| 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE | |
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| | 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 | | |
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| 1-5 DAYS BEFORE MOVE | |
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| | 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 | | |
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| MOVING DAY | |
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| | Disassemble beds | | |
| | Double-check that all cupboards, closets, dishwasher and other appliances are empty | | |
| | Give movers tour and instructions for what is being moved | | |
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| WITHIN 30 DAYS OF MOVE | | |
| | Change address: | | |
| | Driver's license | | |
| | Auto registration | | |
| | Voter registration | | |
| | Re-establish safe deposit box | | |
| | Enjoy new home!
Please feel free to download & print the
MOVING CHECKLIST | | |
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