Moving Checklist

This moving checklist will help you stay organized and on top of your move over time.

4 Weeks Out

• Contact new schools and arrange record transfer
• Medical and veterinary records
• Copies of birth certificate
• Send change of address cards
• Begin sorting and self-pack
• Contact charities for unwanted items
• Insurance at old and new location
• Contact mover(s) for estimate

3 Weeks Out

• Schedule utilities shutoff at old residence
• Notify post office
• Schedule utilities turn on at new residence
• Arrange travel plans

2 Weeks Out

• Transfer bank account(s) and empty safe deposit box
• Meet with family and friends for “good byes”
• Take a deep breath, it’s only just begun

1 Week Out

• Discontinue services (paper, gardener, etc.)
• Schedule house cleaning
• Purchase Travelers checks
• Review Moving Checklist for pending matters

2 Days Out

• Check with Realtor
• Pack personal items and luggage
• Close bank accounts
• Defrost freezer
• Pick up developed film you forgot
• Return library books
• Pick up clothing from cleaners
• Pack important papers and jewelry

Move Day

• Confirm paperwork with movers (delivery dates, address, phone)
• Oversee inventory, walk house, don’t leave until movers leave
• Lock door and remind yourself that this was a good idea