Moving Checklist

Six to Eight Weeks Prior: 

• Begin "weeding out”.
• Conduct a garage sale.
• Obtain estimates from three moving companies.
• Contact your insurance agent to discuss the transfer of your homeowner's policy.
• Notify all professional people and banking institutions of your upcoming move.

Four Weeks Prior:

• Select a moving company.
• Begin packing items that are seldom used.
• Make arrangements if pets need to be transported.
• Contact the State Motor Vehicle Department if changes are necessary.
• Obtain change-of-address cards from the Post Office.

Two Weeks Prior:

• Confirm travel arrangements.
• Have your automobile serviced so that it will be totally prepared for the trip.
• Notify utility companies of exact shut-off date, and turn on transfer date at destination.
• Notify other service companies such as: newspaper, gardener, diaper service, etc.
• Call moving representative to review details and confirm schedule.

One Week Prior:

• Make sure the moving company has the address and phone number of your new residence and place of employment.
• Set aside all documents, valuables and important papers that will be traveling with you.
• Make final arrangements at your bank; buy travelers checks and cashier's check for the moving company.
• If any legal matters are unresolved or if you are entitled to refunds from utility companies discuss details and make sure they all have your new address.
• Have a "Farewell Party" for friends, relatives and neighbors, keep it simple and consider using plastic and paper products.