MOVING CHECKLIST
Research types of moving services
Research new banks, doctors, & schools
Research your rights on the US DOT
Check credibility of moving companies
Make a list of questions to ask moving
companies
Get moving estimates
Create a moving binder for receipts, etc.
Make note of tax-deductible expenses
Make a moving budget
Find a roommate
Explain the move to your kids
Give your landlord notice
Host a garage sale
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Check that the moving co. has a DOT #
Reserve a storage unit
Request time off for work
Choose school for kids
Notify schools of your move
Get transcripts and school records
Decide what appliances to take
Figure out how to move special items
Make a packing schedule
Research packing tips/ hacks
Pack a little every day
Label boxes & mark for fragile items
Create inventory sheet of all valuables
Take photos of all electronics before
unplugging them
Measure doorways & staircases
Do any home repairs
Service your vehicle
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MOVING CHECKLIST
Book a truck rental
Buy moving insurance
Confirm parking options for moving
truck
Gather all important documents
Request vet records & pet medication
Have a safe box
Take photos of furniture in case of
damage during the move
Order all moving supplies
Use or donate itmes you're not
bringing with you
Make a moving day playlist
Figure out temporary housing
Book your car shipping service
Decide what to do with plants
Ask friends to help with DIY move
Find new service providers
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Return borrowed items
Recycle/ dispose of flammable items
Prep 2 weeks worth of meals
Use everything in the freezer
Clear storage units, safe deposit boxes,
and any lockers
Refillî»prescriptions
Back up computer
Send out moving announcements
Clean outdoor furniture
Order any new furniture
Reconfirm moving arrangements
Get a babysitter/ petsitter for the move
Make list of new emergency serviceî»
providers for your new home
Have rugs cleaned
Schedule painters for new home
Set up trash removal & recycling
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M O V I N G C H E C K L I S T
Empty oil & gas from grills, heaters, etc.
Donate unopened food
Pack remaining items
Disassemble furniture
Drain water hoses
Unplug fridge & freezer day before move
Schedule utility turn-offs
Schedule clean of old house after move
Protect the floors for the move
Take photos of the empty house
Cancel / redirect scheduled deliveries
Make a plan B for the move
Check weather for rain, ice, or snow
Pack an essentials box
Pack a suitcase for a few days
Withdraw cash to tip your movers
Get the keys to your new home
Protect floors in new home for the move
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W E E K O F T H E M O V E M O V I N G D A Y
Meet the movers
Provide refreshments
Supervise the load-in
Do a final sweep of the house
Verify damaged / missing items
Tip your movers 10-15%
Have movers sign Bill of Lading
Start unpacking
Take photos of damage for your records
Assemble furniture
Take inventory
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P O S T - M O V E D A Y
Unpack
Get groceries
Change the locks
Check the smoke alarm
Baby-proof
Install new home security
Get the know neighbors/ neighborhood
Check on the return of security deposit
Make copies of the new keys
Thank everyone who helped your move
Leave a review of the moving company
