Moving To-Do Checklist

There are definitely some things you'll want to remember to do when you're moving. Take a look at this simple Moving To-Do list for a quick overview, or print off U-Pack's comprehensive Moving Checklist for even more detail.

• Get a moving file for all important moving-related documents
• Plan a moving budget
• Begin contacting moving companies online or by phone for moving quotes
• Research moving companies
• Make a reservation
• Gather medical and dental records
• Contact school to have records transferred
• Contact veterinarian to have pet records transferred
• Purchase boxes and moving supplies
• Begin purging home – separate items into keep, donate and discard piles
• Prepare for a garage sale
• Host garage sale
• Contact donation center for pick-up
• Begin packing
• Pack essentials box to take in personal vehicle
• Packing clothing/toiletries in suitcases to take in personal vehicle
• Check on parking for moving trailer or ReloCube
• Secure parking permits (if required)
• Cancel or transfer memberships and/or subscriptions
• Return library books and DVDs
• Pick up laundry from dry cleaner
• Return/Retrieve items on loan or loaned out
• Have automobile serviced
• Complete USPS change of address
• Send moving announcement cards to friends and family
• Contact utilities to have services shut off
• Contact utilities at new location to have services connected
• Contact bank/credit union
• Notify creditors
• Notify government agencies
• Notify insurance agency and verify coverage on personal property while being moved
• Prepare appliances for moving
• Measure doorways to make sure large furniture will fit
• Confirm travel arrangements
• Fill prescriptions and get medications
• Schedule home/carpet cleaning
• Make childcare arrangements for moving day
• Take note of utility meter readings
• Leave note with new address for future residents (to forward stray mail)
• Get new driver's license and new tags for vehicle
• Register to vote
• Move in!