Links and Moving ResourcesSome helpful hints and links for all your moving   needs.

Moving Checklist

A month before you move:

• Fill out a change of address form from your local post office.
• Send change of address notices to friends, family, and important places like the IRS, Debtors, and magazine subscriptions.
• Reserve your rental truck and/or contact moving company.
• Make travel arrangements (airlines, car rental, hotel/corporate housing) if you are moving out of town.
• Obtain your medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription histories.
• Record the serial numbers of electronic equipment and take inventory of important items that may be lost, broken or stolen during your move.
• Start using up perishable food items so there is less to pack.
• Begin packing items like trinkets, clothes that are out of season, books, etc.

One to two weeks before you move:

• Switch your utility services to your new address. Inform electronic, trash, water, newspaper, telephone and cable companies that you are moving.
• Find friends or movers to help you on the big day. Confirm with them with enough advanced notice that you can find someone else to help if they can’t.
• Clean your rugs and clothing and have them wrapped for moving.
• Close bank accounts and have your funds put into your new bank account.
• Collect valuables from your safe-deposit box. Make copies of important documents before you mail or take them to your new place.
• Defrost refrigerator and freezer.
• Start packing items that you will not need on a daily basis.
• Figure out your travel route and schedule and send it to your family or a close friend.

The day of your move:

• Check to make sure that all of the drawers, closets, storage areas, shelves, etc are empty.
• Put all important documents, money and jewelry in a safe place, or use registered mail.
• Carry credit cards and traveler’s checks for quick access to available funds.

When you arrive at your new home:

• Change the address on your driver’s license.
• Get new policies for insurance (auto, renter’s insurance, etc.)