MOVING CHECKLIST

1.  Transfer or Cancel:

• Utilities:  electric, gas, water, sewer, and trash
• Cable, telephone (landline and cell phones), newspaper, and lawn services
• Car registration and driver's license
• Postal service - request mail forwarding
• Bank accounts and safe deposit box
• Insurance policies:  property, auto, and medical
• Alarm/security company
• Voter registration
• Doctor, dentist, and other medical providers (make sure to have at least two weeks of prescription medicine on hand for the duration of your move)
• Veterinarian
• Health clubs
• Your children's schools and daycare centers
• Notify your contacts of your new address
• Notify your employer of your new address

2.  Separate Your Items:

• Make a list of what you will and will not be taking with you. If you are hiring a moving company, catalog your valuables by taking pictures.
• Now is the time to purge. Decide how you will be getting rid of unwanted items by either selling them or donating them.
• Consider renting a movable storage unit (such as POD) to store your belongings.  The unit can be transferred to your new address.

3.  Get packing!

• Schedule movers as needed.  If you hire a moving company, keep all documents pertaining to your move until your possessions are delivered to your new home, the charges are paid, and any claims are settled.
• Collect boxes, tape, bubble wrap, newspapers, garbage bags, and markers - or let your movers bring these items.
• Disassemble furniture and pack all of your fragile household items.
• Recycle flammable materials or containers, such as acids, cleaning fluids, matches, paint, etc.

4.  Last-Minute Details.

• Have your car serviced if you are traveling a long distance.
• Arrange hotel or other accommodations.
• Make plans for pet care and/or lodging.
• Check all closets, cabinets, and rooms one last time.
• Turn off all lights and alarm systems before you lock up.

5.  Prepare for Settlement.

• Maintain homeowner's insurance for 2-3 days after settlement.
• Leave appliance manuals, warranty information, and spare keys in the house, or bring tosettlement.
• Clean the house before the buyer's final walk through.  Don't forget to check the garage and attic.
• Bring current photo identification.
• If you are moving out of a condo or apartment, check your lease for moving rules and restrictions.