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Moving Checklist

Here are a few things to keep in mind while preparing for your move.

Before You Move

• Compare proposals of professional movers:
• Costs for services such as packing and unpacking
• Costs of packing materials and boxes
• Distance and weight charges
• Insurance
• Availability and notice needed
• Plan a self-move well in advance:
• Make truck reservation early (6- 8 weeks, or more).
• Include a reservation for a dolly and moving pads.
• Reconfirm one week prior to the moving date.
• If you have children, involve them in planning and preparing for the move.
• Create a file for storing documents about your home and manufacturers’ literature.
• Retain receipts for tax purposes; moving costs may be deductible.
• Send change-of-address cards to magazines and book clubs six (6) weeks prior to your move.
• Give the forwarding order to your old post office one month prior to the move to assure uninterrupted service.
• Register children in their new schools as soon as possible.
• Transfer medical and dental records, if necessary.
• Arrange for homeowner insurance and obtain the certificate you need for closing.
• Order checks with your new address; update financial records.
• Update your driver's license, car and voter registrations.
• Properly dispose of flammable or hazardous materials from your previous residence that should not be moved.

Packing Materials

• Boxes of various sizes; cartons for mattresses
• Packing tape and heavy string
• Packing paper, newspaper, bubble wrap
• Labels to identify boxes (include a number, room/name); "Fragile" labels for special items
• Markers
• Master packing list (list each box by number with name/room and brief description of contents)
• Scissors
• Furniture pads, blankets, rugs
• Remember to check with your local trash service for removal of excess packing material and other unwanted items. (Please do not use the construction dumpsters.)

Moving Day Necessities

• Children's toys and games
• Toilet paper
• Beverages and snacks
• Paper towels
• Soap and hand towels
• Trash bags
• First-aid kit
• Prescription medication
• Medical supplies for special needs
• Pad and pen
• Shelf liners
• Small tools: tape measure, scissors, screwdrivers, hammer
• Ice maker hook-up kit
• Dryer vent flex hose
• New hoses for washing machine
• Picture hangers
• Plant hooks
• Scratch cover
• Phone and phone book