Moving checklists

	3 days before ...
	Take your valuables out of your safety deposit box and close it.
	Done
	Reserve a cleaning service to clean your place after the move. You won’t have time to do it yourself.
	Done
	Be sure to get the name of each customer service person you speak with and get a reference number for your call. Put that list in your moving folder- just in case!
	Done
	Make a file into which you can place all the paperwork having to do with the move. This will come in handy when filling out your tax forms for the year.
	Done
	Arrange for any storage of furniture or items if needed.
	Done
	If you have bank accounts, either close them or transfer the money to a bank near where you are moving. Obtain whatever cash you will need before and during the move. If you are staying in the same region, change the address on your bank accounts. If you are traveling a great distance, get some traveler’s checks.
	Done
	Talk to your insurance company to find out what needs to be done for continuous homeowners or renters insurance coverage.
	Done
	Make sure to call all essential services and set up disconnect and connect dates. For example, disconnect the electric, telephone, water, cable TV, etc. a day after you have moved out. Schedule these services to be turned on in the new house the day before you arrive.
	Done
	Start making a list of people to notify of your move - utility companies, friends and relatives. Most will have to be notified after the move.
	Done
	Get estimates from moving companies on the cost of the move. If you are moving yourself, get your moving boxes order ASAP and specify overnight delivery. Comparing the costs of renting a moving truck among several companies. Make sure that mileage has been considered in your cost estimate.
	Done

	2 days before ...
	Do a backup of your entire computer before moving it. Unplug all attachments and place in plastic bags with labels.
	Done
	Your boxes have arrived! Start packing.
	Done
	If you will be moving yourself, get as many friends and family as you can to help with the move.
	Done
	Pick up your dry cleaning or laundry for the last time.
	Done
	Get a small box and mark it Priority. Stash in it anything that is important, like insurance policies, dog or cat vaccination and registration papers, lease, mortgage or other documents concerning moving, pens, envelopes, stamps, coins for toll booths, etc.
	Done
	Take back DVD rentals.
	Done

	1 day before ...
	Put items you plan to carry with you in the bathtub so the movers won't load them on the truck.
	Done
	Pack a box labeled LAST ON/FIRST OFF. Put essentials in it such as toilet paper, hand soap, tissues, coffee pot and coffee supplies, paper plates and cups, etc. in it so you will have them handy without searching through boxes for them.
	Done
	If you are taking your laptop computer with you, make sure to unplug all attachments and store it in its protective travel bag. Do a complete backup of all files on the laptop as well.
	Done
	Finish packing your boxes. Load truck or cars.
	Done
	Disconnect all electronic equipment - TVs, DVDs, VCRs, stereo equipment, radios, etc. Put all cords in plastic bags and label them.
	Done

	1 day after ...
	Now you can have your nervous breakdown!
	Done