• START THE PROCESS

    1 MONTH BEFORE MOVING

    • Eliminate items you no longer use/want – have a garage sale or make donations to local charitable organizations. Why pay to move it when you don’t need or want it?
    • Start getting boxes, tape, bubble wrap, etc… anything you will need to pack up, and make notes of what may need special attention.
    • Obtain change of address cards to contact any of your regular mail senders.
    • Obtain medical and dental records as well as children’s immunizations if moving out of the area
    • Arrange for your children’s school records to be transferred to their new school.
    • Make travel plans and reservations.
    • Use up food supplies.
    • Dispose of hazardous goods.
  • BEGIN PACKING

    2 - 4 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING

    • Start packing and begin with items in your home you do NOT use on a regular basis.
    • Be sure to clearly label or number your boxes to make unpacking and finding items easier.
    • As you pack, make notes of items of significant value (LCD/plasma TVs, stereos, computers, etc.) as you may need to declare items of value if they are lost or damaged during the move.
    • Look to change some important information online.
    • Go to your local post office to fill out a change of address form with your new address.
    • Don’t forget to contact the following places to notify change of address: banks, cable/phone providers, insurance companies, utility companies, credit card companies, doctor/dentist/vet offices, investment companies, etc.

    BEGIN PACKING

  • CONFIRM & FINISH PACKING

    1 WEEK BEFORE

    • Confirm your reservations with your movers or truck company if you haven’t already done so.
    • If required, cancel or transfer your newspaper delivery service.
    • Finish all of your packing.
    • Have your car serviced if driving a long distance.
    • Close charge accounts.
    • Arrange shipment of pets if necessary.
    • Arrange utility service disconnects (disconnect after moving day and connect prior to or on delivery day).
  • CONFIRM CONFIRM CONFIRM

    A FEW DAYS BEFORE

    • Reconfirm arrival time of your movers and make sure they know exactly where they are going and have your mobile number just in case.
    • Start dismantling furniture if you are moving yourself.
    • Pack a travel bag with items you may need on moving day such as toothbrushes, clothes, medications, toiletries, etc.
    • Set aside items to take in the car, including jewelry and passports.

    CONFIRM CONFIRM CONFIRM

  • AWAY WE GO

    MOVING DAY!!!!

    • Make a note of all utility meter readings (both at the old home and the new home).
    • Be there when the truck is being loaded and unloaded just in case your movers have questions.
    • Before the movers leave, check your belongings and make a note on their paperwork and yours if there are any damaged items.