Moving Checklist

Moving tips

Start preparing 4 weeks before you move

FOUR WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

• Give away or discard any items you do not want to move.
• Prepare an inventory of items to be moved.
• Determine the amount of value coverage needed on your goods.
• Determine what packing services you will need.
• Arrange to pick up or have us deliver the cartons that you’ll need.
• Collect and sort mail for listing address changes.
• Notify the post office and fill out a change of address card.
• Send address change to friends and businesses.
• Obtain all medical and dental records.
• Transfer insurance records.
• Check auto licensing requirements.
• Notify schools and make arrangements for sending transcripts to new schools.
• Arrange for the shipment of pets and obtain immunization records from your vet.
• Make travel plans.

TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

• Return things borrowed and collect things loaned.
• Collect all clothing or items to be cleaned or repaired.
• Have your bank(s) transfer accounts and release a safe deposit box.
• Arrange to have utilities disconnected here and connected at the new home.
• Give away or donate to a charitable organization items you don’t plan to move. Get a signed receipt for tax purposes.

SEVEN DAYS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

• Dispose of all flammables.
• Set aside items to be packed into your car.
• Start packing suitcases you can live out of before we arrive at your new home.
• In a special carton, place items you will need as soon as you arrive (soap, towels, coffee, cooking pots, etc.). Mark this box: LOAD LAST – UNLOAD FIRST.
• Contact newspaper(s) to stop delivery.
• Contact your cable company to have the service turned off.

THE DAY BEFORE THE MOVE

• Empty and defrost your refrigerator and freezer.
• Set up for a simple breakfast the next morning that won’t require much refrigeration or cooking. Use paper plates.
• Finish packing your personal belongings.
• Get a good night’s sleep.

MOVING DAY

• Be on hand when the movers arrive, or arrange to have someone there, to answer questions.
• Accompany the van operator while he inventories your goods.
• Make a last-minute check on your appliances to see that they have been serviced.
• Sign (and save) your copy of the bill of lading and make sure the delivery address and phone numbers are correct.
• Before leaving the house, check all closets and cabinets. Make sure windows and doors are locked.

MOVING–IN TIPS

• Keep our number, 1-800-245-8563, on hand, so that you can contact us if final arrangements have not been made for delivery.
• Be present at unloading and have a plan for the placement of furniture.
• Check the condition of your belongings. If any items are missing or damaged, note this on your inventory sheet and shipping papers, then contact our office.
• If your utilities have not been connected, call them for this service, and have them check your appliances for proper operation.
• Have a Healthy and Happy future in your new home!