Moving Checklist
"Early in process" Pre moving checklist (1-2 months prior)
"Getting closer" Pre moving checklist (2-3 weeks prior)
"Last minute" Pre moving checklist (last week)
Post Moving Guide
"Early in process" Pre moving checklist (1-2 months prior)
O Check credit report and make sure it is clean of errors
O Get estimates from moving/truck rental companies
O Set a date for the move
O Decide on moving/truck rental company
O Buy boxes and packing material if self-moving
O Make a moving file to keep up with receipts, records and other important papers related to the move
O Gather up important documents and make sure they are clearly stored
O Donate or sell any unwanted items
O Pack any little used items (good to have them all in one place anyway)
O Notify Doctor/Dentist of pending move and ask for referrals (make sure insurance covers these referrals in your new area)
O Notify Veterinarian of pending move and ask for referrals
O Research schools and arrange for transfer of immunization records and transcripts
O Check and see if bank accounts can/will transfer to new area (if not, then look into opening up new account at local bank)
O Arrange for any special transportation of pets if necessary
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"Getting closer" Pre moving checklist (2-3 weeks prior)
O Make any hotel/motel reservations in case of gap of moving and move in date
O Forward or cancel any subscriptions, memberships, etc
O Contact both current and new utilities (electricity, cable, etc) to cancel and/or transfer accounts
O Fill out an official change of address with the USPS
O Notify all creditors/billing companies of new address
O Start packing...it takes longer than you think
O Make an inventory and/or take pictures of important/expensive items for insurance purposes
O Check into any necessary elevator/street/alley reservations at new address on move-in day
O Order checks from the bank with your new address
O Contact current renter's insurance provider and let them know you are moving or shop around and find new coverage
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"Last minute" Pre moving checklist (last week)
O Make sure that all borrowed items are returned (videos, books, etc)
O Leave a forwarding address with new tenants if possible
O Find a babysitter for young kids on moving day to make it less stressful
O Service your car if moving a long distance
O Backup any computers you are moving
O Have a going away party to use up any perishable/unpackable items
O Confirm any reservations/travel plans you have made for travel day
O Confirm arrangements with moving/truck rental company
O Have some cash on hand for move
O Finish packing
O Begin cleaning apartment/house and defrost your refrigerator/freezer
O Do final walk-through of residence after all packing and loading has been done to confirm nothing is left behind
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Post moving checklist
O Update car registration, driver's license, voter registration, etc
O Transfer any cell phones to local number
O Follow up on return of prior rental deposit
O Make sure any sender of forwarded mail updates your new address
