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Moving Checklist
 
Get rid of anything you aren't bringing with you.
Find out where to dispose of household chemicals like old paint.
Make a list of everything you're bringing to your new home.
Find out the replacement value of all belongings, for insurance purposes.
Fill out a change of address form. Notify friends, family and others of your new address.
Fill out an IRS change of address form.
Get copies of your medical and dental records, if necessary.
If you're moving out of state, find out about auto licensing and insurance.
If you're moving in-state, find out where and how to change your address on your driver's license.
Notify your kids' schools and have their records transferred to their new schools.
Return any cable equipment.
Make hotel and airline reservations, if necessary.
 
 8 to 14 days before you move:
Return library books or any other borrowed items.
Collect all lent items.
Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric and other utilities of the current home.
Make arrangements to connect gas, electric and other utilities of the new home.
 
 2 to 7 days before you move:
Get rid of all flammables.
Figure out what you're bringing with you in the car or plane.
Arrange for removal of "installed items" you're bringing with you, like a TV antenna or shelves.
Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries you'll need the first day in your new home.
Pack a special box with other essentials you'll need for the first few days. (Make sure to mark this box
"Do Not Move)."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The day before Moving Day:
Take down curtains and curtain rods.
Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least 24 hours to air dry. Clean and air
your stove.
Plan your breakfast. Paper plates service is fine. Eating something on the road is better.
Pack your personal belongings except your alarm clock.
Go to sleep early. You'll appreciate it tomorrow.