Moving can be overwhelming. Having a moving checklist is a great way to stay organized, while decreasing your stress level and making your move much easier. To start, write down everything that needs to be done, no matter how small. If you’ve written it down, there’s no chance of forgetting it! Use our Moving Checklist to help make your move a little more comfortable.
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Moving Checklist |
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Six weeks before moving: |
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 Get organized--rid yourself of unused items |
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File all important documents in safety box |
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Create a plan for furniture arrangement in new home |
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Arrange moving help (friends, moving company) |
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Start collecting moving boxes |
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Make travel arrangements (flight or hotel reservations) |
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Change and/or notify schools |
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Four weeks before moving: |
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Fill out an IRS change of address form |
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Notify and update the following businesses: |
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Stockbrokers/Financial Consultants |
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Banks/Credit Unions, Loan Companies |
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Credit Card Companies |
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Insurance Companies |
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Magazines/Subscriptions/Newspapers |
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Employer |
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Department of Motor Vehicles |
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Charity Organizations |
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Doctors, Veterinarians, Dentists, Pharmacists |
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Utility Companies |
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Gas |
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Water/Sewer |
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Electricity |
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Telephone |
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Cable |
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Internet |
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Pack rarely-used items |
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Three weeks before moving: |
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Inventory all personal items |
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Make arrangements to clean both homes |
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Make arrangements for pets and children during move |
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Start seriously packing |
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Request time away from work for the move |
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One week before moving: |
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Create a Priority Box of important items to remain with you at all times during your move, such as: |
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Passport |
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Extra checks/cash |
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Duplicate credit cards |
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Essential toiletries for new home |
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Medications |
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Games/toys to occupy children |
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Snacks for everyone…including your pets! |
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Emergency items (flash light, phone numbers) |
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Pack your suitcases if traveling |
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Pay all outstanding bills |
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One-two days before moving: |
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Empty and defrost refrigerator/freezer |
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Empty safety deposit box if necessary |
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Write down directions for the moving company |
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Organize boxes for "Open First" and "Open Last" |
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Make sure utilities are on at the new home |
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Moving day: |
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Pack Priority Box in car |
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Go over moving details with your help…one last time |
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Check inventory to be sure all items have been moved |
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Allow two weeks to unpack and get organized |
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