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One Month Before Moving - File Change of Address form with Post Office and with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Arrange with a moving company or reserve a moving truck. If you
will be using a moving company, inquire about the level to which your
goods are insured against theft and damage. Typically, this insurance
is based on the weight, not the value, of an item. Check with your
insurance agent to ensure you'll be covered through your homeowner's
or renter's policy during the move. If not, you may want to acquire
additional coverage for your more valuable possessions. - Transfer memberships in churches, clubs and civic organizations. - Obtain forms required to request medical and dental records, x-rays
and prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals and
transfer prescriptions. - Set up bank accounts in your new city. - Take inventory of your belongings before they're packed, in the event you need to file an insurance claim later. If possible, take pictures or video tape your belongings. Record serial numbers of electronic equipment. - Make arrangements for transporting pets. |
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One to Two Weeks Before Moving - If needed, arrange for help on moving day. - Plan ahead for the special needs of any infants or small children
you may have. Keeping them entertained and out from under foot is
a sure way to prevent them from getting hurt during the packing and
loading process. - Close bank accounts and have your funds transferred to your new
bank. Make sure there are no outstanding checks or automatic payments
that haven't been processed. - Retrieve valuables from safe-deposit boxes. Make copies of any important documents before mailing or hand carrying them to your new address. Things have a tendency to get lost during a move. |
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On Moving Day - Double check closets, drawers, shelves, attic, garage, shed, and
any other storage areas to be sure they are empty. - Carry important documents, currency, and jewelry yourself. If you
must mail it, use registered mail. - Cats and Dogs: If you take your pets in your car remember to take
along food, water, a leash for letting your pet out of the car, and
newspaper or sheets to keep your car clean. Animals can get car sick
and will require frequent stops along the way. Also, check ahead to
see if the hotel where you are staying allows pets. - Make an inventory of what goes in to each box and make sure the
head of the moving crew legibly and accurately inventories each item
as it's loaded. Review the list before signing the bill of lading.
This is your contract with the mover, which sets out what services
you are paying for. Read both documents carefully. Keep the contract
and inventory to check off items as they come off the truck at your
new home. - Mark each of the boxes with the name of the room in which it is to be placed at your new home. |
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Arriving at your New Home - Be present as each item enters the home to direct the mover's to
the room in which each box or piece of furniture is to be placed. - Renew your driver's license, auto registration and tags. - Shop around for new insurance polices, especially auto coverage. - Revise your will and other legal papers to avoid longer probate
and higher legal fees. - Locate the hospitals, police stations, veterinarian and fire stations
near your home. - Take pictures of major items when unpacking. If the item should be damaged, save the packing material and call the company to send an agent if movers have already left. Hopefully this information has been helpful. If you would like more information about moving, you may want to visit one of the following web sites: The USPS
Complete Guide to Moving You can also view or print this checklist as a PDF file. |
