Moving Checklist

Let's face it, there's a lot involved with moving. From changing your address, to services to cancel or transfer, to organization, to packing and storage, to the actual moving day--it can be overwhelming. Sometimes, even when we plan out our move, we can forget some major items. We complied a "Moving Checklist" to help ease the stress of moving when that time comes! 

Change of Address:

1. U.S Postal Service

2. Drivers License 

3. IRS

4. Social Security

5. Voter Registration 

6. Banks

7. Loans

8. Investments 

9. Credit Cards

10. Store Credit Cards

11. Paypal

12. Automated Payments

13. Place of Employment 

14. Insurance

15. Doctors

16. Schools

17. Friends + Family

18. Subscriptions

19. Associations

Services to Cancel or Transfer:

1. Cable 

2. Internet

3. Phone/Cell

4. Electric

5. Gas

6. Water 

7. Sewer

8. Trash 

9. Landscaping 

10. House Cleaning 

11. Pest Control

Organize:

1. Keep documents and financial documents in one box or in a binder

2. Update medical records

3. Notify old and new schools and arrange the transfer

4. Keep keys, garage openers in a bag for the new owners 

5. Keep a folder with warranties and manuals for the new owners 

6. Plan meals to use up the food you have 

7. Save moving receipts

Packing and Storage:

1. Purge unused items

2. Reserve truck and/or movers

3. Reserve storage if needed

4. Pack infrequently used items ahead of time 

5. Start a family "move kit" for the first night-week in your new home

Moving Day:

1. Arrange help for kids and/or pets for the day 

2. Take photos of all boxes as packers pack your belongings

3. Final cleaning 

4. Dispose of trash (movers have been known to pack a full trashcan)

5. Run garbage disposal 

6. Final Walk Through 

7. Turn off water heater

8. Lower shades

9. Lock all doors and windows 

Creating a checklist specific to your family's needs is one way to ensure you get everything done before, during and after the moving process!