• Make a list of everything to be moved; estimate number of packing cartons and buy them.
• Call movers for estimates.
• Consider insurance on moveables.
• Gather and pack dental, medical and veterinary records; ask health care providers for professional referrals.
• Pick up change of address moving kit from the Post Office.
• Contact children's schools and have transcripts forwarded.
• Close area charge accounts and arrange bills forwarded.
• Request that your credit bureau file be transferred.
• Ask your employer to forward W-2 and tax documents.
• For tax purposes, make a record of all moving expenses, including items donated to charity.
• Arrange for disconnection of utilities and reconnection at new location.
• If your car or other possessions are not fully paid for, notify lending facility if you are moving them out of state.

• Pack one room at a time.
• Check to see if large appliances need to be prepared for moving.
• If car is to be towed, arrange for tow bar.
• Arrange transfer of important documents and fine jewelry.
  

• Arrange cancellation of newspaper and other home deliveries.
• Ask bank to release safe deposit box and transfer accounts to new bank.
• Arrange for cash, travelers checks or certified checks (movers usually require cash or certified check).
• Drain gasoline from lawn mower and dispose of flammable items.
• Isolate items to be moved in your car.
• Arrange to have phone disconnected; find out if you can take phones with you and ask about credits for phones at new location.
• Transfer insurance so you will be covered at your new home.
• Make hotel reservations if necessary.

• Pack suitcase you can live out of for three days in your new home; include a first-aid kit with daily medications.
• Empty and defrost refrigerator and freezer and let them air dry for a day; deodorize large appliances with baking soda or coffee.
• Remember to leave keys to your old property with appropriate person.
• Pack your phone book for future reference.

• Give driver directions to new address.
• After van is packed and weighed, determine final moving bill; make sure you have payment ready before van is unloaded at new address.
• Confirm arrival date and time.
• Sign and save copies of bill of loading.
• Give mover address of place you can be reached en route to your new home.
• Check every room, closet and attic a final time; check locks on doors and windows.
• Pack vacuum last so you can reach it easily to clean your new home.

• Be on hand for unloading to supervise placement of your furniture and packed boxes.
• Inventory belongings and make notes of missing or damaged items.
• Check electrical wiring, fuses and water turn-off valve.
• Start newspaper and other home deliveries.
• Arrange for a safe deposit box.
• Have your will reviewed if you have moved out of state in which was drawn.
• Enjoy your new home!