Check Off Sheet
Moving, it has been said, is one of life’s most stressful activities. So many things to arrange and prepare for, in such a short period of time. After a number of panic attacks, and a last second whirlwind of activity, you’re still left with a sickly feeling that you’ve forgotten something. Usually you have. Listed below is a detailed checklist of things you’ll need to attend to before your move.
| One Month | |
| ___ | Visit your bank and advise them of your moving plans so that they can offer recommendations for a financial institution in your area and change address information on your current accounts. |
| ___ | Notify your doctor(s) and dentist of your move in order to have records and prescriptions transferred. Ask them for referrals in your new community. |
| ___ | Find out the school(s) your children will attend and arrange to have their records transferred. |
| ___ | If you have pets, arrange for their boarding during your move (you won’t want them underfoot). |
| ___ | Notify insurance companies of your move. Transfer your renter’s insurance to ensure immediate coverage. |
| ___ | Send change of address to your post office. Send change of address cards to friends, magazines, and creditors. Click here to notify the post office of your new address. |
| ___ | Cancel newspaper delivery and, if applicable, laundry/diaper service. |
| ___ | Contact utilities for disconnections and possible deposit refunds due you. |
| ___ | Arrange to have utilities connect at new residence. |
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| Two Weeks | |
| ___ | Pack items of sentimental value and valuable papers that you are going to take yourself. |
| ___ | Clean out the refrigerator and cabinets. Prepare meals that use up the food you don’t want to take. |
| ___ | Arrange to have your children stay with a baby-sitter, friends or family on moving day. |
| ___ | Plan a furniture layout for MR. MOVER, showing where things should be in your new home. |
| ___ | Pack anything that the movers aren’t packing. |
| ___ | Thoroughly clean your apartment to ensure a complete refund of your security deposit. |
| ___ | Check with your new rental office to see if there is a freight elevator for moving or for any special move regulations. |
| ___ | Take a local phone directory with you. |
| ___ | Set up an agenda for moving day. |
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| Final Days | |
| ___ | Label the boxes that you’ll need right away. |
| ___ | Defrost and dry your refrigerator. |
| ___ | Give MR. MOVER your new telephone number or a number where they can reach you. |
| ___ | Check with your present rental office to see if there’s anything special required of you before you depart. |
| ___ | Make sure the leasing office will be open at your new community when you arrive, or arrange to have your new keys available. |
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| On Moving Day | |
| ___ | Take pets to kennel; take children to baby-sitter’s. Try not to mix those up. |
| ___ | Prepare to be on hand when MR. MOVER arrives to direct them. |
| ___ | Make a final inspection of your old home to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything. |
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| When You Arrive | |
| ___ | Arrange to be at your new home when MR. MOVER arrives. |
| ___ | Do direct the movers, but don’t get in their way. |
| ___ | Make sure all appliance are functioning and that the electricity and gas are operating properly. |
| ___ | COLLAPSE! |