Call moving companies for a free estimate. Cost will vary depending on distance, weight, and optional services.
Look through your house to determine items to be discarded or donated to charity. Have a garage sale or donate items!
Inform schools of transfer. Make arrangements for enrollment/registration in new schools, if necessary.
Begin consuming perishable and frozen food items to minimize waste.
Begin collecting boxes with covers if you plan to pack your belongings. You can purchase packing materials through moving companies or contact local grocery stores for extra boxes. Be sure to stock up on packing tape!
Contact insurance companies to moving coverage and to transfer policies to new locations.
Notify the post office of your new address and send change of address cards to friends, family, subscriptions, and any billing companies/credit cards.
Make necessary travel arrangements including interim housing and car rental. Be sure to record confirmation numbers..
Dispose items that can't be moved (paints, cleaners, propane, flammables).
Collect medical records and prescriptions from physicians. Ask for recommendations for doctors in your new areas.
Place legal medical and insurance records in a safe and accessible place.
Let current professional support services know that you are moving (accountant, attorney, doctor, dentist, financial planner, health insurance provider, schools, auto finance company, gardener, cleaning service).
TWO WEEKS BEFORE
Arrange to disconnect utilities/services in your current residence and coordinate installation of utilities/services in your new home:
Electric/Gas
Water/Sewer/Trash
Phone
Cable
Internet
Other:
Close/transfer bank accounts and open accounts in your new city.
Take pets to the vet for immunizations. Ask for advice on moving animals.
Draw a map of your new home and where the furniture will be arranged.
Return library books and any borrowed items.
Be sure to cancel newspaper subscriptions and/or special services you have (i.e. landscaping/lawn service, snow plow, etc.)
Change your address with the DMV for your vehicle registration and your license.
ONE WEEK BEFORE
Prepare car for the trip. Check the oil, tires, brakes, etc.
Drain water from household hoses.
Drain gasoline and oil from any lawn or power equipment.
Remember to pick up items sent the cleaners or for repairs.
Pay any final bills.
FINAL DAYS
Defrost and clean out refrigerator.
Pack your luggage and separate any items you will need in the first days in your new home. Label these boxes "Load Last".
Reconfirm travel arrangements.
Reserve ample parking space for the movers and provide clear paths inside the house.
THE BIG DAY
Be on hand to answer any questions.
Go over your inventory with the driver.
Be sure to point out all FRAGILE items to the movers.
Check, double check and triple check to see if anything is left behind.
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