Moving CheckList   

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Below is a comprehensive list highlighting everything you need to do for your house moving project, all the things you must consider to help make your household move easier and more smooth:

Address Change:

• Give forwarding address to post office 2-3 weeks prior to closing
• Inform credit cards companies
• Inform magazines and newspapers (requires 6-8 weeks)
• Inform friends and relatives

Banking Moving CheckList :

• If relocating from the area, arrange check-cashing in new city
• Arrange for new accounts and a supply of blank checks
• Arrange credit references, if necessary
• If relocating from the area, don’t forget about your safe deposit box!

Insurance:

• Inform life insurers
• Inform health insurers
• Inform auto insurers
• Cancel existing homeowners or rental policies for date of closing
• Arrange for new homeowners insurance for date of closing

Utilities:

• Arrange for gas service – turn-on or shut-off with final reading
• Arrange for water service – turn-on or shut-off with final reading
• Arrange for telephone service – turn-on or shut-off
• Arrange for cable television – turn-on or shut-off and return box
• Arrange for high-speed Internet – turn-on or shut-off and return modem
• Get refunds for any deposits made
• Arrange for deposits as required
• Inform cell phone carrier and confirm service to new location

Delivery Services:

• Inform laundry
• Inform milk or home-delivery food service

Medical/Dental/Prescriptions:

• Inform doctor and, if relocating out of the area, arrange for referral to new doctor
• Inform dentist and, if relocating out of the area, arrange for referral to new dentist
• Inform orthodontist and, if relocating out of the area, arrange for referral to new orthodontist
• Arrange to obtain copies of all medical records
• Ensure adequate supply of prescription medications
• Ensure vaccination records are complete for school-age children

Pets:

• Inform veterinarian and, if relocating our of the area, arrange for referral to new vet
• Arrange to obtain copies of all vet records
• Ensure vaccination records are up to date
• Ensure adequate supply of prescription pet medications
• Determine if new location requires pet licensing and what the requirements are

Schools:

• Inform schools of new address
• If relocating out of the area, determine address of new schools and arrange for registration and transfer of school records
• Be sure you have a complete copy of the child’s vaccination records
• If relocating out of the area, determine if current school requires you to sign a release to send transcripts to new school – if so, be sure to complete release

Approaching Moving Day:

• Empty freezer and defrost
• Plan to use perishable foods from refrigerator prior to moving day
• Clean refrigerator
• Service appliances as required prior to moving
• Clean or shampoo carpets as required
• Arrange for moving company or moving van for closing date (may require up to 4 weeks notice in some areas)
• Arrange for shipping and packing boxes, packing materials, bubble wrap, tape, markers for labeling and start packing non-essential items and storing them in garage or other out-of-the-way area
• Plan for special care needs of pets, infants, or special needs family members
• Purchase a fire-resistant safe to contain important papers until you can transfer them safely to a new safe deposit box or, if you’re staying in the area, put important papers into a local bank safe deposit box
• Arrange to store valuable coins, stamps, jewelry or other items in a safe deposit box, fire-resistant safe, or other safe location during the move

On Moving Day:

• Be sure you have enough cash or traveler’s checks to cover moving services, tips, and expenses during the move
• Plan for pet transportation – cat carriers, dog carriers, and enough food and water for the trip
• Provide close friends or relatives with an itinerary of your moving route, planned stops, etc.
• Double-check closets, shelves, drawers, cabinets, laundry areas, garage, sheds, and other storage areas
• Leave old keys, garage door openers, appliance manuals and warranty information, and security system information with real estate agent

Upon Arrival:

• Be sure you have arranged for exact funds in appropriate form (typically a cashiers or certified check) for the closing
• Double-check with real estate agent for utility turn-ons
• Conduct walk-through inspection with real estate agent
• Be sure to get keys, appliance manuals and warranties, security system information, and garage door openers at closing!

Immediately After Closing in New Home:

• Take the opportunity while unpacking to create an inventory of items you wish to have covered by your homeowner’s insurance riders – take photos, collect warranties and purchase documents into a single location – putting everything onto a CD makes things easier for insurance purposes if you ever need them later (make a copy for yourself, too!)
• Inform new post office of your arrival and pick up any mail being held
• Inform new bank, obtain new checks, arrange for safe deposit box
• Inform new schools, register children, double-check their receipt of children’s school records
• Arrange for new driver’s license, tags, registrations, as required
• Register to vote (if relocating to new state)
• Transfer auto club membership to new location (AAA, etc)
• Confirm safe arrival with friends and family

Moving Checklist Courtesy of Steve Yannone,

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