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The Altman Brothers Moving Checklist

1-2 Months Before Move

Create binder/folder for moving records (estimates, receipts, inventory lists, etc.)

Plan your moving method (truck rental, hiring movers, etc.) and get cost estimates

See if your employer will provide moving expense benefits

Research storage facilities if needed

Schedule disconnection/connection of utilities at old and new place

[ ] Phone [ ] Internet [ ] Cable [ ] Water [ ] Garbage [ ] Gas

[ ] Electric

Plan how you will move vehicles, plants, pets and valuables

Plan how you will arrange furniture in the new place - use a floor plan or sketch

Hold a garage sale, donate, sell, or trash unnecessary items

Schedule transfer of records (medical, children in school, etc.)

Get copies of any records needed (medical, dental, etc.)

Acquire packing materials (boxes, tape, stuffing/padding, markers, etc.)

Make any home repairs that you have committed to making

Return borrowed, checked-out and rented items

Get things back that you have lent out

Start using up food you have stored so there is less to move

3-4 Weeks Before Move

Finalize moving method and make necessary arrangements

Begin packing non-essential items

Label boxes by room and contents

Separate valuable items to transport yourself - label as DO NOT MOVE

Keep a box out for storing pieces, parts and essential tools that you will want

to keep with you on move day - label as PARTS / DO NOT MOVE

Create an inventory list of items and box contents, including serial numbers

of major items - use this as an opportunity to update your home inventory

Fill out a Change of Address form at a post office or online

Provide important contacts with your new address:

[ ] Employers [ ] Family & Friends [ ] Attorney [ ] Accountant [ ] Others

Notify your insurance and credit card companies about change of address

Cancel automated payment plans and local accounts/memberships if necessary

Take your vehicle(s) in for a tune-up, especially if you are traveling very far

1-2 Weeks Before Move

Continue packing and clean as you go

Pack items separately that you will need right away at your new place

Plan to take the day off for moving day

The Altman Brothers Moving Checklist

The Altman Brothers Moving Checklist