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| Get rid of anything you aren’t bringing with you | |
| Find out where to dispose of household chemicals like old paint | |
| Make a list of everything you’re bringing to your new home | |
| Find out the replacement value of all belongings, for insurance purposes | |
| Fill out a change of address form from USPS | |
| Fill out an IRS change of address form | |
| Get copies of your medical and dental records, if necessary | |
| Get copies of veterinary records, if necessary | |
| If you’re moving out of state, find out about auto licensing and insurance | |
| If you’re moving in-state, find out where and how to change your address on your driver’s license | |
| Notify your kids’ schools and have their records transferred to their new schools | |
| Return any cable equipment | |
| Make hotel and airline reservations if you need them | |
| 8 to 14 Days Before Your Move | |
| Return library books or any other borrowed items | |
| Collect all the items you may have loaned out | |
| Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric and other utilities | |
| Make arrangements to connect utilities at your new place | |
| Arrange to have major appliances prepped for the move | |
| 2 to 7 Days Before Your Move | |
| Get rid of all flammables | |
| Figure out what you’re bringing with you in the car or plane | |
| Arrange for removal of “installed items” you’re bringing with you, like a TV antenna or shelves | |
| Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries you’ll need the first day in your new home | |
| Pack a special box with other essentials you’ll need for the first few days. (Make sure to mark this box “Do Not Move”) | |
| The Day Before Moving Day | |
| Take down curtains and curtain rods | |
| Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least 24 hours to air dry | |
| Clean and air your stove | |
| Plan your breakfast. Paper plates service is fine. Eating something on the road is better | |
| Pack your personal belongings except your alarm clock | |
| Go to sleep early – you’ll be glad of it tomorrow | |
| The Day of Move | |
| Collect all keys to locking items. Put them in a safe place | |
| Strip the beds but leave them intact. We will dismantle them | |
| Make sure you’re at home when the movers arrive, so you can sign an inventory | |
| Walk around with the crew chief while he does the inventory | |
| Make sure everything’s been readied for the move | |
| Keep your signed bill of lading and inventory in an easily accessible place | |
| Make sure the driver has the correct delivery address and phone number | |
| Confirm the expected delivery time with the driver | |
| Before you leave, do a final walkthrough of every room. Check all closets and cabinets |