TO DO LIST:

 

o    Compile a list of items you will be moving on your own.

 

o    Contact movers to get written quotes. Start this process as soon as you know when you will be moving.

 

o    Hold a garage sale, or donate your unwanted possessions.

 

o    Inquire from the moving companies what their policy is for insurance coverage and damages.

 

o    Collect moving boxes from area stores, or purchase them from a moving company.

 

o    Pack and move as much as you can to save on moving expense. Label the boxes.

 

o    Contact your insurance company to cover possessions during the move.

 

o    Locate medical professionals and veterinarians in your new home town.

 

o    Notify the medical professionals and veterinarian of your new address, and have files transferred to new Doctors.

 

o    Notify all companies you receive bills from, as well as, magazine subscriptions, etc.

 

o    Retrieve children's school records if leaving school district. Contact new school district.

 

o    Change your driver’s license, voting cards, and auto license to the new address.

 

o    Change your address with the IRS, Social Security, as well as the Courts if applicable.

 

o     Move your valuable possessions yourself.

 

o    Close or transfer checking and/or savings accounts to new address. Remember your safety deposit box.

 

o     Transfer 401k, IRA, and investments, to new address.

 

o    Pick up any tax records from your accountant or CPA.

 

o    Complete change of address with Post Office.

 

o     Contact the phone company to transfer number or obtain new service.

 

o     Notify family and friends of your new address and phone number.

 

o    If you are currently renting, notify landlord of new address for deposit return.

 

o    Cancel yard service, trash service, and snow removal service.

 

o    Photograph furniture if you are concerned about damage by the moving company.

 

o    Cancel newspaper delivery.

 

o    Make arrangements to move pets and plants, (moving companies usually will not transport them).

 

o    Contact the utility companies a week before the move and coordinate the transfer to new buyers.

 

o    Place utilities in your name at the new home, as well as phone and cable.

 

o    Insure new home, as well as contents.

 

o    Empty gas out of any equipment being moved. (Most movers are not allowed to transport liquids).

 

o    Keep out personal items (as if you are going on vacation) to have for the first night/day at the new home.

 

o    Plan on being at your home on moving day, to answer any questions the movers may have.

 

o    Hire a babysitter for the children the day of the move.

 

o    Do a final walk through to make sure all belongings have been removed.

 

o    Clean the home you moved out of.

 

o    Arrange to transfer keys to new occupants. Also arrange to pick up keys for new home.

 

o    Meet the movers at your new residence to direct and inspect.

 

o    Exchange phone numbers with the drivers and/or moving company.

 

o    Notify movers, and get it in writing, if any damage was incurred during the move.

 

o    Lock the doors and windows on the home you vacated.

 

o    Notify a neighbor of your new address and phone number, in case of any home deliveries.

 

o    Cancel insurance on the home you moved out of, and give them your new address for any return of a premium.