Moving Checklist

Don't let the moving process be chaotic. Having a checklist will relieve the stress and lighten the load.

• Begin to move clutter from the basement,attic, garage, and other storage areas
• If you are moving yourself, obtain packing materials and begin packing and stacking those items you haven't used in a while or won't be needing before you move
• If you are going to use a mover, choose one early and get estimates
• Arrange to move children's school records if applicable
• Know your new town…..subscribe to the local newspaper
• Obtain referrals from your doctors to your new ones and have them prepare your records
• Perishable items need to be used if they cannot be moved
• Clean out those closets and send those items you won't be taking with you to your local charitable organizations
• Have a yard sale
• Return any borrowed items you may have
• Return books to the library or donate those you have read. Many times, this is tax deductible
• If you have loaned out items, be sure and get them returned to you
• Notify your creditors of your new address, phone number, etc.
• Remember to cancel your insurances, utilities, etc. on moving day
• Be sure you have enough medications on hand until you can transfer your
• present prescriptions
• Arrange for special transportation for your pets and plants if necessary
• Arrange to take “special” items with you that you especially don't want to risk them being broken during the move.
• Transfer your bank accounts and close your safe deposit box
• Pay any bills you may have in your present location
• Pack a box of items that will be needed first at the new house and mark the box to be packed on the truck last
• Defrost your refrigerator and freezer if applicable

Have a great move!!!