If you are going to use professional movers, get price quotes from reputable, licensed companies and arrange for packing to be completed one to two days before loading.
If you’re packing everything yourself, start packing now, a few boxes a day. Arrange for storage.
Send change of address cards to friends, relatives, and magazine or other subscription services.
Arrange for interim accommodations, if needed.
Take care of your new location insurance needs.
Dispose of items you won’t be taking with you. Donate them to charity, give them to family or friends, or have a garage sale.
Send furniture, drapes, carpets and other items out for repair or cleaning.
3 Weeks before Moving
Assemble all of your important documents: medical/dental insurance, taxes, school, automobile and credit. Keep these documents handy.
Arrange to have utilities, appliances and telephone service disconnected. Arrange for utility and telephone hook-up in your new home, if possible.
Make all travel arrangements, including car rental.
Arrange to have appliances serviced one week before moving.
Review medical insurance requirements and arrange for medical support in your new area. Arrange for transfer of your records.
Notify credit card firms of your change of address.
2 Weeks before Moving
Take care of bills, stocks and investments.
Close out your membership at local clubs and organizations.
Arrange for transportation of your pet(s).
Notify the Post Office of your change of address.
1 Week before Moving
Transfer medical prescriptions.
Drain oil and gasoline from power equipment.
Arrange for a babysitter on moving day.
Arrange to discontinue your newspaper delivery.
1-2 Days before Moving
Pack your luggage.
Defrost and dry the refrigerator/freezer.
Obtain cash and travelers’ checks for trip expenses.
Pick up airline tickets.
Ship pets and cars if they are each going separately.
Pack essential medicines and documents to take with you.
