Moving Checklist
Two Months or More Before You Move…
- Search Apartments.com for properties you’d like to rent. Call those that are your best choices and arrange to see at least three apartments. If at all possible, try to have a lease signed one month before you move, as this will make the process much less stressful.
- Begin cleaning out your home room by room. Donate, sell or throw away any items you don’t want to move.
One Month Before You Move…
- If you haven’t already done so, make arrangements with a mover or truck rental company. Get quotes at the Apartments.com - Moving Center and be sure to get the best rate.
- Fill out a change of address form with the post office.
- Fill out an IRS change of address form.
- Arrange for newspaper and magazine subscriptions to be transferred or cancelled.
- Research your new town. Look into organizations that you may want to join including churches, gyms, clubs, etc.
- Research schools if you have children. Arrange for a visit at the school so that your child will feel more comfortable. Have your child’s records transferred from the old school.
- Ask your current doctors for referrals for practitioners in your new town. Call and make appointments for general check-ups after you move.
- Look into your new town’s laws regarding parking, pets and any thing else that may apply to you.
- Research banks and open an account at the one that best suits your needs.
- Make arrangements for moving day, including travel plans, a babysitter for kids and care for your pets.
Two Weeks Before You Move…
- Transfer or cancel all your utilities, including gas, water, electricity, garbage pick-up, telephone, cable and Internet services.
- Have your credit cards and/or bank statements transferred to your new address.
- Confirm the time that you will be able to pick up your keys to your new home and the time the moving truck will arrive.
- Get quotes on renter’s insurance and consider purchasing a policy to protect yourself and your belongings.
- Apply for a new vehicle registration if you are moving out of state.
- Close your current bank accounts and have remaining funds transferred to your new account.
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