Please print for reference. Get rid of anything
you aren't bringing with you.
Find out where to dispose of household
chemicals like old paint.
Make a list of everything you're bringing
to your new home.
Find out the replacement value of all
belongings, for insurance purposes.
Fill out a change of address form.
Notify friends, family of your new address.
Fill out anIRS
change of address form.
Get copies of your medical and dental
records, if necessary.
Get copies of veterinary records, if necessary.
If you're moving out of state, find out
about auto licensing and insurance.
Change your address on your driver's license.
Notify your kids' schools and have their
records transferred to new schools.
Return any cable equipment.
Make hotel and airline reservations if
you need them.
8 to 14 days before you move Return library books or any other
borrowed items.
Collect all the items you may have loaned
out.
Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric
and other utilities.
Make arrangements to connect utilities
at your new place.
Arrange to have major appliances prepped
for the move.
2 to 7 days before you move Get rid of all flammables & figure
out what you're bringing with you in the car
or plane.
Arrange for removal of "installed
items" you're bringing with you.
Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries
you'll need the first day home.
Pack a special box with other essentials
you'll need for the first few days.
The day before Moving Day Take down curtains and curtain rods.
Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator.
Make sure it has 24 hours to air dry.
Clean and air your stove &
Plan your breakfast.
Pack your personal belongings except your
alarm clock.
Go to sleep early you'll be glad
of it tomorrow.
Moving Day Collect all keys to locking items.
Put them in a safe place.
Strip the beds but leave them intact.
We will dismantle them.
Make sure you're at home when movers arrive,
so you can sign an inventory.
Walk around with the crew chief while
he does the inventory.
Make sure everything is ready for the
move.
Keep your signed bill of lading and inventory
in an easily accessible place.
Make sure the driver has the correct delivery
address and phone number.
Confirm the expected delivery time with
the driver.
Before you leave, do a final walkt hrough
of every room. Check all closets and cabinets.
