Checklist
MOVING TERMS MOVING TIPS CHECKLIST
CHECKLIST   ONE MONTH BEFORE YOUR MOVE:  LET’S GET STARTED! Take inventory of your home; decide what you wish to keep and what you should get rid of. Set up a moving file for all important documents (school and medical records, legal documents, banking/financial documents, receipts and warranties) that you will take with you in your “overnight” luggage. Remember your currency and jewelry! Have a yard/garage sale to get rid of things you don’t need to bring with you or, donate or give them away Host a going away party with friends/family – don’t forget the kids’ friends! Have a sleepover party!    DO YOUR RESEARCH Check out these options in your “new” location:   School Districts Pharmacies Doctor(s) Lawyers(s) Accountant(s) Public Transportation Nearby Shopping Centers Nearby Parks/Recreation Facilities Veterinarian(s) Car and Homeowner Insurance Plans/Agencies    GET YOUR MONEY BACK! Video Store(s) Deposits Health/Recreation/Social Membership(s) Reimbursements Any other security deposits owed back to you Department Stores TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE:    CONTACT YOUR UTILITY COMPANIES: Cable/Satellite Electricity Fuel (oil/propane) Gas Sewer Telephone(s) Trash Water    CONTACT YOUR PERSONAL ACCOUNTS: Auto Insurance / Lien holders / warranty dealers Banking/Financial Institutions (including credit card accounts) Dry Cleaner Health Club Lawn Services Local Schools/Educational Facilities Medical Professional(s) Pharmacy Veterinarian(s)    CONTACT YOUR PROFESSIONALS: Accountant Broker Babysitter Doctor(s) Dentist(s) Insurance Agent(s) Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov) Lawyer(s) Local Government Officials Department of Motor Vehicles (www.fldmv.org) Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) Federal/State Tax Bureaus City/County Tax Assessor/Collector Veterans Administrations    CONTACT YOUR PUBLICATIONS: Post Office (for Change of Address forms: www.usps.com, www.usps.gov/movernet) Newspapers Magazines Newsletters Professional Associations Social Affiliations Journals   ONE WEEK BEFORE YOUR MOVE:    CHECK OUT YOUR OPTIONS Check out Car Rental/Hotel/Motel options. Finalize packing your “overnight” luggage. Contact your new local Chamber of Commerce for community information. Finalize packing your boxes. Set aside “overnight” kitchen, bath and bedroom items for your transition. Arrange to have cash or credit cards available during the transition for incidentals(food/fuel) and determine the amount for the   movers.   MOVING DAY:    LAST-MINUTE REMINDERS Have available parking for your moving truck. Pick up rental cars and top off the gas tank! Load “overnight” luggage (important papers; currency, jewelry, kitchen/bath & bedroom items) – these items should be with you at all   times! Walk through the home with the movers identifying the items you wish to have immediately upon arrival at your new home. Try to   have those items grouped in one location to be loaded last on the truck. Describe the layout of the new location so the drivers will know immediately where items should be placed.   Remember to label your boxes! Double-check all your keys – keys to be turned in and keys to your new home.   YOU ARE NOW PREPARED FOR YOUR MOVE!