Moving Guide

There are so many things to think about when moving! Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you stay on track.

Moving Out

Moving In

Create a "move file" to keep track of estimates, receipts and other important information.
Check with the IRS to see what expenses can be deducted on your next tax return.
Start researching your new community. The Internet is a great resource for finding online community guides and newspapers.
Contact your new Chamber of Commerce for their new resident packet.
Draw out a floor plan of your new home and start deciding which function each room with serve.
Budget for moving expenses and start collecting estimates - including a quote from the moving company of your choose.

Start pulling together medical and dental records - including prescriptions and shot records. Ask your existing doctors if they can refer you to a care provider in your new city.
Arrange to have school records transferred to your children's new school district and/or daycare.
Get copies of any legal and financial records you need.
Arrange for veterinarian records to be transferred.
Call your insurance agent to see what changes to expect in your policies for changing states. Ask if moving is covered and arrange for insurance for your new home.
Contact health clubs or other organizations you have joined. Ask how you can end, sell or transfer your membership.

Make a list of things that are valuable or difficult to replace. Plan on shipping these by certified mail or carrying them with you.
Make a list of friends, relatives and businesses who need to be notified of your move.
Start working your way through each room taking inventory and deciding what to get rid of. Start planning a yard sale or contact your local charities.
Think about subscribing to the newspaper in your new hometown to start learning about events and the local culture.