Checklist for Moving
Moving can be a busy
timewith many small yet important tasks to complete. You want to make
sureall of your belongings arrive safely at your new home, the mail
isforwarded, and the utilities are turned on. This checklist will help
keep you organized as you prepare your move.
Before Moving
Change of address notices:
- Post Office
- Banks, Credit Cards, other monthly bills
- Insurance – new locations for fire and
auto
- Subscriptions
- Friends, Relatives (remember some of these need
several weeks notice)
Utility Companies:
- Gas, Water, Electricity, Telephone, Propane,
Cable
- Turn them off at your old home and on at your
new home.
- Don’t forget to ask for refunds if you
made any advanced deposits
Finances:
- Find a new bank if necessary.
Arrange check-cashing and coordinate credit references.
Medical Records:
- Get
referrals for doctors, dentists and veterinari ans.
- Obtain any necessary prescriptions, x-rays,
eyeglasses, medical records and birth records.
Packing:
- If using a moving company, check forinsurance
coverage, payment schedule, other shipping documents, arrival day,
labor, and prep work to be accomplished beforehand.
- If you are moving yourself, have plenty of
boxes, wrapping and tape on hand.
- Use professional moving company boxes orsturdy
reinforced cartons. The boxes you get at the supermarket might be free,
but they are not strong and padded.
- Fill two “Open Me First” boxeswith
all the items you will need the first night and first day. Loadthis box
last on the truck so it will be the first box off. This boxshould
contain items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper,soap,
medicine and toiletry items, flashlight, screwdriver, pliers,
canopener, paper plates, cups and utensils, paper towels, a pan,
snacks, instant coffee, tea bags, soda, etc.
- Use sheets, blankets, pillows and towels in
between pictures and mirrors.
- Pack plates vertically instead of stacked.
- Mark fragile boxes. And label all boxes with
the contents and/or room they should go in at your new home.
- Pack as much as possible in advance,
don’t wait until moving day.
- Empty and clean freezer and refrigerator.
Moving Day
Transportation:
- Prepare for the needs of small childrenand
animals. What will they do while you are packing and how will they get
to your new home?
- Give your moving company phone numbers to get
in touch with you.
- Read the inventory form carefully, and ask
themover to explain anything you don’t understand. Make a note
ofyour shipment’s registration number, and keep you Bill of
Lading handy.
Double Check:
- When the house is empty, but before themoving
truck door closes, double check closets, attics,
drawers, cupboards, back yard, and any other storage locations to make
sure they are empty.
Important Items:
• Carry
jewelry and documents yourself or send them registered mail.
Money:
- You should carry enough cash or travelers
checks to cover your move and expenses until you reach your new home.
Keys:
• Leave old
keys with your real estate professional.
Utilities:
- Check that your gas, electricity, water,
telephone, propane and cable have been turned on.
- Check pilot lights on stove, water heater, and
furnace.
Automobile:
- Have your address changed on your
driver’s license or apply for a new license.
- If you have moved to a new state, have the car
registered within 5 days to prevent penalties.
Remember to:
- Register children in new school
- Locate new doctor, dentist, etc.
Unpacking:
- Remember to let your
electrical gadgets return to room temperature before plugging them in.
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