Moving Checklist |
Six Weeks: |
Two Weeks: |
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Make a list of all friends, family and associates that should be notified of your move. |
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Handle all financial matters, including payment of bills. |
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Contact REALTOR in new city. |
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Transfer, or open new bank accounts. |
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Contact moving companies and gather estimates, or reserve a rental truck. |
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Plan meals to utilize perishable food items. |
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Inventory belongings and decide what to keep, toss, sell or donate to charity. |
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Drain liquids from power tools and equipment. |
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Make necessary travel arrangements, such as hotel, airline, taxi and car rental reservations. |
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Begin packing seldom-used items. |
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Obtain change-of-address card from local post office. |
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Host a garage sale. |
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Inform IRS of your move by completing form 8822. Call 1-800-829-1040 for more information. |
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Arrange for utilities to be cancelled the day after the move. Have new services connected the day before you move in at new address. |
Four Weeks: |
One Week: |
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Obtain information on new school districts, and gather records and transcripts from current institutions. |
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Create a survival kit containing: keys, toiletries, food, first aid, important documents and basic tools. |
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Send change-of-address cards to individuals and businesses on your list. |
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Pack separately bathroom essentials, such as towels, soap, tissue and toilet paper. |
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Pick up all dry cleaning and other items being repaired. |
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Kitchen essentials such as trash bags, paper towels, sponges, cleansers, snacks, water, paper plates and cups and plastic utensils should be gathered together and kept available. |
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Obtain medical and dental records for family members and pets. |
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Miscellaneous items like glasses, address book, telephone, clock, checkbook, pet supplies and a change of clothing should be on hand. |
The Day Before: |
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Check that you have directions, a map and the keys to your new home before leaving. |
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Walk through the house one last time to ensure nothing is left behind. |
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Pick up rental truck, or call moving company to confirm move. |