TIPS FOR MOVING
OTHER FEATURES
Moving Checklist
At 6 weeks:
__Meet with the mover for details of costs, insurance,
packing,loading, delivery.
__Obtain information packet from mover including claim procedures.
At 4 weeks:
__Arrange for packing to be completed
at least two days before loading.
__Begin packing if packing yourself.
__Sort through, toss, donate, or recycle items no longer useful or
wanted.
__If necessary, arrange for storage of belongings.
__Repair or clean furniture, drapes, or carpet.
__Make arrangements for household repairs on new home.
At 3 weeks:
__Arrange disconnections of appliances and utilities in old home.
__Arrange utility hookups at new home.
__Make travel arrangements and reservations for trip to new home.
__If moving from an apartment, arrange for use of elevator
__Obtain medical, dental, or veterinarian records.
__Organize car license, registration, and insurance records.
At 2 weeks:
__Fill out and mail change-of-address cards.
__Make arrangements for transporting pets and plants.
__Take care of bills, stocks, and bank accounts.
At 1 week:
__Arrange for childcare on moving day.
__Transfer prescriptions.\
__Notify newspaper, milk, etc. delivery services of discontinue
date.
At 2 days:
__Mover begins packing goods.
__Clean out, defrost and dry refrigerators and freezers.
__Arrange for cash/traveler's checks for trip expenses and to pay
mover.