Moving Checklist And Planner (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

Moving Checklist And Planner Page 2

TIME BEFORE MOVE

MOVING TO DO LIST

ADDITIONAL NOTES

4 WEEKS

Notify friends and family of new address. Send change of address cards.

Schedule disconnection: of all utility services at old home, and connection at new home.

Telephone, cell phone, gas, electricity, water, cable, satellite, internet.

Change address:

Banks, credit cards, magazines, employer, clubs, associations.

Contact insurance company for moving coverage and to transfer policy to new home.

Reserve elevators for move: apartments/condos. See if moving permits are required.

Hold a second moving sale. Donate to charity. Yes, you still have too much stuff.

Arrange for cleaning or repair of drapes, furniture, and carpet.

3 WEEKS

Properly dispose of items that cannot be moved (paints, cleaners, propane, flammables).

Recycle electronics, plastics, metals, papers, etc.

Prepare automobile and driver licensing and registration (if moving out of state or province).

For kids & pets: arrange child care or pet care for moving day.

Start a file for new homeowner: (roof, maintenance, appliance manuals).

Recycle electronics, plastics, metals, papers, etc.

2 WEEKS

If moving yourself: Begin to pack bookshelves, kitchen, bedrooms, and bathroom.

Prepare for sale or disposal of items not sold during garage or moving sales.

Cancel newspapers.

Notify all creditors of move.

Service automobile before move.

Return borrowed items (friends, library). Collect lent items (CDs, books, toys).

Transfer prescriptions. Be sure to have enough medication on hand.

Pick up laundry and dry cleaning.

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