MODERN MOVERS : HOME DELIVERY : MOVING STORAGE SINCE 1 9 8 1

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:

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!