Don't forget to notify your friends, family, and business contacts. Print out this form and use it as a Don't forget to notify businesses of your move. Print this list to help keep track of who you have
Follow this checklist and timeline to help make your move as smooth as possible. Check the box beside each task when completed Two Months Before Move Out Day Make appointments to see your dentist, doctor, and other medical professionals so you don't have to make For more information, see Change your address with USPS Make arrangements for moving help. Five to Six weeks Before Move Out Day Dispose of items that cannot be moved, such as flammable liquids. Toxic or environmentally-damaging items Check to see if you need any moving permits. Make any travel plans necessary for your move, including finding maps and directions to your new home. Arrange for special transportation of your pets. For more information, see Moving with Pets Start using foods (in your cupboards, refrigerator, and freezer) and cleaning supplies that cannot be moved. Begin a running list of items you will need to replace when you relocate. This will save repeated trips to the Start gathering unneeded items to donate, recycle, or throw away. Hold a moving/garage sale. Use up any local free passes or major coupons. Inform doctors, dentists and other medical professionals of your move and have your mammograms and If you'll be moving items of extraordinary value, look to see if you have sales slips for them. Have antiques, Check the box beside each task when completed Three to Four Weeks Before Move Out Day Apply for new memberships at clubs and other organizations in your new neighborhood to get a jump on Empty a room, the garage, or a large closet to store packed items. Arrange special transportation for plants, and any fragile or valuable items. Connect utilities for service at your new home. Be sure to disconnect the day after you leave and connect the Get a copy of the IRS publication relevant to moving. Obtain an IRS Moving Expense form from the library, Stock up on boxes, packing material, etc. for your move. Check with your insurance company to find out how your possessions are covered during transit. Hold your moving/garage sale. Check the box beside each task when completed Two Weeks Before Move Out Day Return any borrowed items (such as library books) and retrieve any loaned items. Transfer prescriptions and be sure you have an adequate supply of medications on hand. Find local satellite providers and sign-up for service. For more information, see Cable / Satellite TV Coordinate donation/disposal of anything not sold at your moving/garage sale. Call local charities for Make sure your car is ready to go on moving day by having it serviced now. Check the box beside each task when completed One Week Before Move Out Day Clean lawn mower and gardening tools & drain gas and oil from power equipment (such as lawn mower, Confirm any travel reservations (rental cars, airfare, motels, etc.). Start packing! Begin with jewelry and other valuables. As you pack, begin to take inventory of your Check and close your safe-deposit box at the bank. Check the box beside each task when completed Two to Three Days Before Move Out Day Do a thorough cleaning, including emptying and cleaning trash cans and other household waste baskets. Obtain cash or travelers checks for the trip if necessary. Make sure you have cash to tip professional movers Take down any remaining curtains, blinds, shelves, and other removable items that you are taking to your If applicable, have your landlord/superintendent look at your place to determine if some or all of the cleaning Disconnect and prepare major appliances for your move. For more information, see Cleaning Appliances All packing should be done or nearly completed. Pack a box of items that will be needed first at the new Make sure friends and businesses can find you at your new e-mail address. For more information, see Check the box beside each task when completed Move Out Day Spend time settling in your kids. Remember a new place may be tough at first for your children. Before departing your home, take one last walk through the entire house and make sure everything in the Supervise unloading and unpacking if using professional movers. Check your belongings carefully and note on the inventory any damaged items. Make sure all lights and any remaining appliances are turned off. Leave a telephone number and forwarding address with a neighbor, in case of emergency. Check the box beside each task when completed |
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