5 to 8 Weeks Before Moving |
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| Planning the Move | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calculate moving expenses Determine the best method of moving Create a moving-expense receipt file Create a moving binder |
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| Household Administration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finances and Insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Review household finances Verify that your belongings are insured for the move Appraise valuables specifically insured for the move Transfer insurance policies to your new address Transfer medical insurance to your new location |
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| Notifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notify your employer of your moving dates and new address Transfer, sell, or discontinue any memberships |
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| Vital Services and Records | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Organize important records Contact your doctor, dentist, and vet for referrals Request additional refills of vital medications |
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| Your New Residence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Collect shopping and dining guides from your new community Determine the location of the police, fire department and hospitals Change drivers/vehicle license address if required Place orders for new furniture |
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| Moving | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Movers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Obtain estimates from several moving services Request references from each moving service Select moving service Discuss rough details with movers |
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| Packing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory and organize all possessions Begin using food and cleaning supplies currently on hand Start cleaning closets, bookcases, and other storage areas Conduct a sale or donate to charity Decide what furniture items you want to keep Reserve storage if necessary |
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| Preparing for Moving Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Make any long distance travel arrangements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 to 5 Weeks Before Moving |
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| Household Administration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finances and Insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and choose bank at the new location Open new bank account Order bank checks with your new address Close any local charge accounts |
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| Notifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Schedule disconnection of utilities Change your address with government agencies if required Clear up any unpaid taxes or parking tickets Transfer car registration to your new location |
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| Vital Services and Records | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Register your children in their new schools Forward children's school records to the new school district |
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| Your New Residence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Order mailing labels with your new address Determine if there are pet requirements at the new location Schedule move with the building management at the new location Schedule cable television installation if required Schedule internet installation if required Contact utility companies and sign up for new service |
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| Moving | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Movers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Confirm your move date with your moving service | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Do-It Yourself | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reserve a truck or trailer Begin enlisting assistance for moving day |
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| Packing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Start collecting boxes, tape, and padding Arrange for disposal of items not sold or donated Begin letting children do some of their own packing and labeling Begin packing books, seasonal clothing, or sporting equipment Send furniture, drapes, and carpets for repair or cleaning Have appliances serviced for moving, if applicable |
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| Preparing for Moving Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arrange for child care the day of the move | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 to 2 Weeks Before Moving |
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| Household Administration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finances and Insurance |
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| Transfer your bank accounts to new bank or new location Close existing bank accounts at old location Empty safe-deposit box Organize appliance documents Make arrangements to pay for your move Buy traveler's checks |
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| Notifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fill out mail change of address cards Distribute new address If no longer required, cancel local deliveries Cancel newspaper delivery Take trash to dump or recycling center Coordinate with friend to act as your message center |
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| Vital Services and Records | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Have medical and dental records forwarded Contact your pharmacist for referral Transfer your prescriptions to this new pharmacy |
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| Your New Residence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact previous residents for appliance documentation Subscribe to the local newspapers and community newsletters |
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| Moving | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Check with mover about moving house plants Obtain moving service contact numbers Acquire labels for boxes (for example, Fragile, Load First) Verify that the moving service has your contact numbers Give moving service written directions to the new location |
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| Do-It-Yourself | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Move possessions to storage facility if necessary Confirm assistance for moving day Verify dolly available with truck rental |
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| Packing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clean appliances Pick up all dry cleaning Pack items that you do not use regularly Pack all valuables to move personally Locate hazardous waste disposal sites Drain all fluids from your lawn mower and power tools Dispose of all hazardous household materials Have mover pack your goods (unless doing it yourself) Pack travel bags and confirm travel arrangements |
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| Preparing for Move Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Have your automobile serviced if you're traveling by car Plan auto route Plan meals that will use up the food in your freezer Empty, defrost, and clean refrigerator and freezer Prepare a survival kit for move day Prepare your pet's survival kit Prepare an immediate-need kit for move day |
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| Day of the Move | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Old Residence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Have tools, tape, twine, and spare boxes on hand Be present throughout the entire move Verify all possessions have been packed and loaded Make sure fragile items are handled carefully Pack cleaning supplies, including a vacuum cleaner in a box labeled "Load Last" Verify that bedding gets packed last |
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| New Residence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Household Administration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Empty, defrost, and clean the new refrigerator Designate a room for your pet Have snacks and drinks on hand throughout the day |
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| Moving | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Be present throughout the entire move Make sure fragile items are handled carefully Review all paperwork when the movers arrive Pay moving service before unpacking Check carefully for damaged or missing items Read and sign bill of lading Retain copies of the bill of lading and inventory |
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1 to 2 Weeks After the Move |
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| Household Administration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finances and Insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Put valuables into a safety deposit box in the new bank | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arrange for new registration of cars (bicycles also, if required) Have pets licensed Change your voter registration, if required |
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| Vital Services and Records | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact new dentists and doctors to verify record delivery Get recommendations for babysitters, nanny agencies, other services Verify that new schools have received records Update driver's license and car license plates |
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| Your New Residence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Make additional sets of keys and change locks if necessary Ask for repair service recommendations Meet your neighbors (write down their names) Find out about recycling at the new location |
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Enjoy your new home! |
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