Moving Checklist

Moving Checklist

Two Months Prior:

Compare truck rental companies

Create file for moving paperwork

Make a floor plan of new home

Make household inventory

Transfer medical/school records

Reserve rental truck

 

Six Weeks Prior:

Arrange for change of address

Clean out closets and drawers

Start planning Moving Sale

Make storage arrangements

Make travel plans for move

Schedule connection of utilities

 

Three Weeks Prior:

Arrange for moving day childcare

Get car serviced for trip

Hold your Moving Sale

Dispose of all flammables

 

Two Weeks Prior:

Return library books

Send out change of address cards

Immunize pets for trip

Cancel newspaper delivery

Prepare travel kit

 

One Week Prior:

Transfer bank accounts

Start wrapping breakables

Empty refrigerator/freezer

Pack everything into boxes

Empty Safety Deposit Box

Drain power equipment/hoses

Dismantle beds/furniture

 

Last Minute Details:

Pack the car

Have cash for trip

Check closets, cabinets, and storage for any overlooked items

Be sure water, furnace, air conditioner, and lights are off

Note all utility meter readings

Pack phone last

 

Packing for Travel:

Checkbook/credit cards

Flashlight

Materials for meals on the road/Cups

First Aid Kit

Driver’s License/ID

Games/Books/Activities for kids

Towels/Blankets

Tools

 BY: Dawn Heilbrun, John L. Scott Orting