Moving Checklist Template
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1Moving Checklist
This list contains most of the big tasks you’ll need to do (and some that
you won’t) and suggested timeframes. Depending on your situation, you
may need to add other things.
8 Weeks before
4 Weeks before
3 Weeks before
Call moving companies
Create a file of important
Make travel plans,
for estimates.
papers, such as auto license,
if necessary.
registration documents and
Remove and dispose of
Make arrangements with
title; any medical, dental
unnecessary possessions.
condo or homeowner’s
and school records; birth
association to reserve elevator
certificates; wills, deeds,
Start compiling an inventory
usage time if moving into or
stock certificates, and other
of your possessions.
out of a high-rise building.
financial documents.
Get a floor plan (with room
Arrange to close existing
Notify the following of
dimensions) of your new
bank accounts and open
your change of address:
home to help you decide
new accounts in new area.
which furnishings you want to
Post office
keep and which room
Arrange for child care
Banks
they will go in.
on moving day.
Credit card companies
Relatives and friends
Start a file of moving-related
Insurance agent, lawyer,
papers and receipts.
2 Weeks before
tax/financial advisor
Magazine subscriptions
Locate schools, healthcare
Arrange special transport
professionals and hospitals
for your pets and plants.
Notify utility companies of
in your new location.
date to discontinue/transfer
Contact your moving company
service and/or establish
Arrange to transfer your
and review arrangements for
service at your new home.
children’s school records and
your move.
Also arrange for final readings
family medical records.
and bills, including refunds on
prepaid services.
1 Week before
6 Weeks before
Electric
Pack moving-essential
Heating oil
Secure off-site storage,
boxes—important documents,
Internet service
if needed.
travel clothes, personal items
Natural gas
and prescription medications.
Telephone
Choose a mover and
Television
sign contract.
Trash collection
Contact your homeowner’s
2–3 Days before
Water
insurance agent about
Confirm all final arrangements
Notify your state’s department
coverage for moving and
with your mover and other
of motor vehicle of your
secure more, if necessary.
service providers.
new address.
Contact insurance companies
If moving from an apartment,
(auto, homeowner’s, medical,
arrange for refund of your
and life) to arrange for
security deposit.
coverage in your new home.
Discontinue additional home
services (housekeeper,
gardener/lawn service, snow
removal, and pool cleaner),
if applicable.
Start using up things you can’t
move, such as perishables.
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