Moving Checklist

Provided by Heroes on the Move

There are 3 basic rules to consider when preparing for a move, store it, donate it, throw it away.

Where should you start?

1. Interview a moving company and determine what services you need.
2. Determine insurance coverage.
3. Discuss packing & unpacking labor.
4. Use basic rules to box or stored items

What items should not be forgotten?

1. Ask for a doctor and dentist referral from your current providers.
2. Transfer school and medical records.
3. Request copies of renewable prescriptions.
4. Ask friends to return loaned items such as books, tools, etc.
5. Close out old bank accounts and/or determine account transfer options.

What services should be discontinued?

_______Fuel Oil

_______Electric

­­­­­­­­­­­_______Water department

_______Phone

_______Gas

_______Cable

_______Refuse Removal Service

_______Newspaper

Obtain refunds on any deposits made.

What personal accounts require an address change?

_______Post office

_______Credit cards

_______Magazine

_______Employer

_______Vehicle registration

_______Insurance Companies (auto, health, etc.)

Are there last-minute details for moving day?

1. Check closets, cabinets, and storage lockers for overlooked articles.
2. Prepare your electronic and appliance items for shipment.
3. Carry jewelry and documents with you or use registered mail.
4. Leave your phone connected throughout the moving day.

How should you prepare for delivery at your new address?

1. Be on hand to accept delivery at the new location.
2. To assist movers, place a floor plan/diagram at the entrance of the home.
3. Check to be sure that nothing was damaged during the transportation process.
4. Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity and water.

What new tasks should be completed?

1. Select a bank in your new town and open accounts, checking, savings, etc.
2. Register children in school and arrange transportation.
3. Obtain a new driver’s license and register your car.
4. Prepare change of address cards for friends and relatives.

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Prepared by Heroes on the Move 11/13/20