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Moving Tips and Timetable
4 WEEKS BEFORE
Establish a moving expense log
Reserve a truck or contract a moving company
Send out address change notifications
Collect your Vital Records (medical, insurance, DMV, school,
tax, etc.)
Identify items you will be moving (have a garage sale and/or
donate the remainder)
3 WEEKS BEFORE
Procure boxes & other packing materials (if
applicable)
Begin packing seldom used items
Make travel/hotel/car reservations
Arrange for service of automobiles
2 WEEKS BEFORE
Plan for special needs of infants & small
children
Consult a veterinarian about pet transportation
Cancel any home delivery service(s)
Schedule disconnection dates for all utilities & other services
Transfer bank accounts to your new area
Recruit some help for moving day (if applicable)
Set aside items you will need when you arrive at your new home
Begin serious packing/storage of remainder of household
1 WEEK BEFORE
Pick-up items you've loaned out or have had
serviced
Return borrowed items (including videos, library books, etc.)
Transfer prescriptions to pharmacy in new area
Drain fuel from power equipment and dispose of other flammable
material
Use up food on hand
Defrost refrigerator & freezer
Pack a travel kit
ON MOVING DAY
Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover
cost of moving & initial living expenses
Inventory all items & boxes as they are loaded onto the truck
Walk through the house, checking closets & other storage areas
Lock all windows & doors
Check that all appliances are off & leave refrigerator/freezer
door ajar
Leave a note so that the next occupant can reach you
Leave all keys needed by new occupant
Turn off lights & heat
Notify neighbors/police that the premises are vacant
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