Moving Checklist

Suggestions

  • Send a change of address notice to family, friends and all service companies. (ie. insurance, accountant, stockbroker, lawyer,etc.)
  • Call all utilities to cancel or transfer service. Including credit card companies and cellular service.
  • Notify school of your intended moving date.
  • Notify your pastor, priest or rabbi.
  • Obtain birth records, medical records and baptism records
  • If your car or other possessions are not paid for, obtain permission to have them moved.
  • Arrange to have investment portfolios transferred.
  • Remove all items from your safety deposit box.
  • Obtain previous tax records from your accountant if you do not have copies
  • Transfer all checking and savings accounts.
  • Obtain all items being cleaned, stored or repaired (i.e. drycleaners, etc.)
  • Return library books and any items borrowed from friends and neighbors.
  • Make all necessary travel plans. (i.e. hotels, flights, etc.)
  • If traveling by car, have the car serviced and plan your itenerary; have maps, emergency equipment (i.e. first aid kit, spare tire, flashlight, etc.), snacks and entertainment.
  • Have plenty of travelers checks and cash.
  • Obtain records on all pets and travel tips from your vet.
  • Prepare a box of basic items you'll need upon arrival to your new home including cleaning supplies, toiletries, coffee maker, etc.

Packing Tips

  • Have garage sale or donate unneeded items to a charity.
  • Gather empty boxes (make sure you can lift them when filled).
  • Compartmented cartons are ideal for glassware and small knick-knacks.
  • Wrap all breakable dishes in tissue or "moving" paper as newspaper ink may stain items.
  • Use washcloths, hand towels, thwo rugs, etc., as packing filler.
  • When packing odd items, put the heavy items at the bottom for better balance. Pack similar items together.
  • Pack similar items together.
  • Empty the refrigerator and freezer so they can dry at least 24 hours to prevent mildewing.
  • Take valuable jewelry, special documents and collectibles with you personally.
  • Be especially careful packing items that may leak. Put in tightly sealed bags or containers. Discard aerosol cans, paint, etc.
  • Mark all boxes in detail to aid in unpacking.

 

Additional Helpful Hints

  • Obtain a telephone directory for your new area
  • Order the local newspaper to see what's happening
  • Buy a detailed street map of your new area.
  • Allow yourself some time to get settled and meet neighbors before you star to work.
  • Communicate with your children; moving can be stressful, especially to them.