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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