Moving Checklist
Moving takes lots of time and energy, and can be a stressful experience. Good planning helps. Try to relax and enjoy the adventure. Please remember to call us if you need moving resources or a reference to a reputable service professional.
Six Weeks before Moving:
- Inventory everything to be moved.
- Collect everything not to be moved for garage sale or charity.
- Contact moving companies for estimates.
- Get cartons and packing materials to start packing.
- Check with employer to find out what moving expenses they will pay.
- Arrange a babysitter and/or pet sitter for moving day.
Four Weeks before Moving:
- Give address change to charge accounts, credit cards, magazine subscriptions, friends and relatives.
- Notify insurance company of new location for coverages; Life, Health, Fire and Auto.
- Check with doctors and dentist for all family records and prescriptions.
- Get children’s school records.
- Check with veterinarian for pet records and immunizations.
- Contact utility companies for refunds of deposits and change of service.









