Moving Checklist

8 WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE

Inventory Sheets: Create an i nvent ory shee t of a ll w hich is to be moved

Research Moving Op ons: Y ou’ll need t o decide if yours is a do-it-yourself move or if you’ll be using a moving company.

Request Moving Quote: Solicit mov ing quotes from as ma ny mov ing compa nies and m overs as possible. There can be a large difference between rates and services within moving companies.

Discard Unnecessary Items: Movi ng is a great me for ri ddi ng yourself of unnecessary items. Have a yard sale or donate unnecessary items to charity.

Packing Material: Gat her m ovi ng box es and pack ing ma teria l for y our move.

Contact Insurance Companies: Y ou’ll need t o contact your i nsurance a gent to cancel/transfer your insurance policy.

4 WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE

Start Packing: Be gi n pack ing al l thi ngs des ned for y our new l oca on.

Obtain Your Medical Record: Cont act your doct or, physicia n, den st a nd ot her medical specialists who may currently be retaining any of your family’s medical records. Obtain these records or make plans for them to be delivered to your new medical facili es if changing.

Note Food Inventory Levels: Check your cupboards, refri gera tor a nd freezer to use up as much of your perishable food as possible.

Small Engines: Serv ice smal l engines for y ou m ove by ex trac ng gas and oil from the machines. This will reduce that chance to catch fire during your move.

Protect Jewelry and Valuables: Transfer jew elry a nd val uable s to a safety deposit box so they can not be lost or stolen during your move.

Borrowed and Rented Items: R eturn items w hich you ma y ha ve borrow ed or