Whether you are relocating across town or across the country, you will need to complete many tasks to ensure a smooth transition from one community to the next. To help you organize your move, consider using this checklist which outlines tasks that typically need to be completed six to eight weeks before the move all the way up to moving day. Note – This checklist is intended as a guideline only, adapt it to your own needs as you see fit.
Before You Leave
Bank
- Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city
- Arrange credit references
Insurance - Notify company of new location for coverage:
- Life and Disability
- Health
- Fire
- Auto
- Home
Utility Companies
- Gas
- Light
- Water
- Telephone
- Fuel
- Obtain refunds on any deposits made
Medical, Dental, Prescriptions, Histories
- Ask doctor and dentist for referrals
- Transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays
- Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.
Don’t Forget To
- Empty freezer
- Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors.
- Have appliances serviced for moving
- Clean rugs or clothing before moving
- Arrange to have items wrapped for moving
- Check with your Moving Counselor: Insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment
- Plan for special car needs of infants
Did we forget anything in our listing? What do you have on your lists? Please share so that our readers can benefit from what you know.
