There are lots of extremely detailed moving checklists out there that count down three months out from your move. And while those lists are super helpful, sometimes real life kicks in and timelines go out the window. So, if you simply want the highlights, here is our list that hits the major checkpoints of moving — the ones you don’t want to forget when you’re packing up a storm!
Services to Cancel or Transfer
- Electric
- Gas
- Water / Sewer
- Cable
- Internet
- Phone / Cell
- Landscaping
- Pest Control
- House Cleaning
Change of Address Notification
- U.S. Postal Service
- Drivers License
- Social Security
- IRS
- Voter Registration
- Banks
- Loans
- Credit Cards
- Insurance
- Doctors, Dentists, & Vets
- Pharmacy (for Prescriptions)
- Schools
- Employers
- Memberships & Subscriptions
- Family & Friends
Packing & Storing To Do’s
- Reserve Movers
- Reserve Storage Unit If Needed
- Pack Your Infrequently Used Items Ahead of Time
- Purge Unused Items
- Decide What Items You Will Need to Access Immediately After Moving and Pack Accordingly
- Separate Items the Movers Won’t Handle
- Measure Your Furniture to Ensure It Will Fit In Your New Space
- Take Photos of Any Complicated Wiring Setups to Replicate In Your New Home
Organizing Essentials
- Pull Together Your Essential Documents and Hold Onto Them for the Move — Passports, Birth Certificates, Checkbooks, Insurance Records, Tax Documents, Etc.
- Gather Keys and Garage Openers to Pass Along to the New Owners
- Set Aside User Manuals and Warranties for the New Owners
- Schedule a Final House Cleaning
- Have a Plan or Arrange Help for Kids and Pets on Moving Day
- Make Note of All Tax Deductible Moving Expenses (Ex: Household Donations to Charities)
Have you made a move recently? We would love to hear your tips & tricks! Leave a comment below.
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