Checklist for Moving

The busiest moving season is upon us.  If you have a move in you near future, here are a few things you might not have thought of:

Two Months Prior

• Get estimates from movers; check their references
• Decide what you will move; what you want to get rid of

 One Month Prior

• Plan on moving you bank accounts; talk to local representatives about their services
• Get records from you doctors, dentists, etc.
• Get school records for your children.  Contact new schools to see about their requirements (including immunizations)
• Arrange for pets moving/boarding and get their records from your veterinarian
• Close local accounts that you will not be using
• Get change of address info to businesses, friends and magazines
• Cancel utilities effective the day of your departure (electric, gas, water, cable, trash collection, local internet service)

 Two Weeks Prior

• Personally pack sentimental and valuable items and decide how they are to be transported
• Take a local directory with you
• Make hotel reservations if traveling
• Have cars serviced for the trip
• Arrange for a babysitter for packing and loading days

 Final Days

• Put together a survival package-paper plates and plastic utensils, towels, soap, toilet paper, bedding, and snacks
• Arrange for cash/checks you will need for the move
• Defrost freezer and dry out freezer, washer and refrigerator
• Pack for the trip