Moving Checklist

Checklist:

• 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 from USPS
• Fill out an IRS 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
• If you're moving in-state, find out where and how to change your address on your driver's license
• Notify your kids' schools and have their records transferred to their new schools
• Return any cable equipment
• Make hotel and airline reservations if you need them

8 to 14 Days Before Your 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 Your 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, like a TV antenna or shelves
• Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries you'll need the first day in your new home
• Pack a special box with other essentials you'll need for the first few days. (Make sure to mark this box "Do Not Move")

The Day Before Moving Day

• Take down curtains and curtain rods
• Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least 24 hours to air dry
• Clean and air your stove
• Plan your breakfast. Paper plates service is fine. Eating something on the road is better
• Pack your personal belongings except your alarm clock
• Go to sleep early - you'll be glad of it tomorrow

The Day of Move

• 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 the movers arrive, so you can sign an inventory
• Walk around with the crew chief while he does the inventory
• Make sure everything's been readied 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 walkthrough of every room. Check all closets and cabinets